What projects does the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application cover?

It covers a lot split, a duplex, or a lot split with a single-unit dwelling or duplex on a parcel zoned for single-unit residential use. The application lists separate requirements for each project type.

What materials are required with this application?

The application lists a completed application, payment of the Conformance Review Fee, eligibility requirements, project information and submittal materials, an occupancy affidavit, a lease terms affidavit, and a Rent Control Status Form. All application materials must be submitted in PDF format.

How do I submit the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application?

Applications are submitted online through a virtual appointment system. The form directs questions to City Planning at 311@santamonica.gov.

Do I need a notary for the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application?

No. The document does not require a notary. Its occupancy and lease terms affidavits contain declarations under penalty of making a false declaration, and the signer signs and dates them.

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Duplexes and Lot Splits Application

This application is for property owners or applicants seeking to establish a duplex or split a parcel zoned for single-unit residential use in Santa Monica.

What this form is

Use this City Planning Division application to request a lot split, a duplex, or both on an eligible parcel. The form asks for site, applicant, contact, and property owner information; project details; and acknowledgments about eligibility, occupancy, lease terms, and other requirements. Applicants must provide the listed project materials and affidavits, with all application materials submitted in PDF format.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a lot split, a duplex, or both on a parcel zoned for single-unit residential use in Santa Monica need this application.

How to submit it

Applications are submitted online through a virtual appointment system. The form lists payment of a Conformance Review Fee among the required materials and directs questions to City Planning at [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its occupancy and lease terms affidavits require declarations under penalty of making a false declaration, and the signer signs and dates them.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the site, applicant, contact, and property owner information, then provide the details and acknowledgments for the proposed project type.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the project materials and affidavits listed for your project. Submit all application materials in PDF format.
4
Submit Online
Submit the application online through the virtual appointment system. Direct questions to City Planning at [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

What projects does the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application cover?: It covers a lot split, a duplex, or a lot split with a single-unit dwelling or duplex on a parcel zoned for single-unit residential use. The application lists separate requirements for each project type.
What materials are required with this application?: The application lists a completed application, payment of the Conformance Review Fee, eligibility requirements, project information and submittal materials, an occupancy affidavit, a lease terms affidavit, and a Rent Control Status Form. All application materials must be submitted in PDF format.
How do I submit the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application?: Applications are submitted online through a virtual appointment system. The form directs questions to City Planning at [email protected].
Do I need a notary for the Duplexes and Lot Splits Application?: No. The document does not require a notary. Its occupancy and lease terms affidavits contain declarations under penalty of making a false declaration, and the signer signs and dates them.

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