Sierra Madre, CA · Los Angeles County
Home Occupation Permit Application
Sierra Madre residents seeking approval to operate a business from their home use this application to describe the proposed activity and provide applicant and property owner information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a proposed home occupation in Sierra Madre. It asks for applicant, property owner, and business details, including the space used, equipment, vehicle storage, deliveries, and materials. The applicant certifies they have read and can comply with the permit standards and conditions; after submitting, contact a Planner to schedule a consultation and determine the review type.
Who needs it
A resident proposing to operate a business from their Sierra Madre home should submit this application and obtain the property owner’s signature or approval statement when required.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning & Community Preservation Department at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. After submitting, contact a Planner to schedule a consultation.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant declares under penalties of perjury that the information is true, correct, and complete, and a different property owner must sign or provide an approval statement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Home Occupation Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property owner details and describe the proposed business and its operation.
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Gather Supporting Materials
If the property owner differs from the applicant, obtain the owner’s signature or a signed approval statement. Attach additional sheets as needed.
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Submit and Schedule Consultation
Submit the application to the Planning & Community Preservation Department, then contact a Planner to schedule a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The applicant signs a declaration under penalties of perjury; if the property owner is different, they must sign or submit an approval statement.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Planning & Community Preservation Department at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. After submitting, contact a Planner to schedule a consultation.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant, property owner, and business information, plus details about the proposed activity, space used, equipment, vehicles, deliveries, and material storage.
- Does the property owner need to sign?
- If the property owner’s name differs from the applicant’s, the owner’s signature is required or a signed statement approving the use of the dwelling must be submitted.
Need something notarized?
This Home Occupation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sierra Madre form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.