Sierra Madre, CA · Los Angeles County
Master Zoning Application Form
The intake form for planning approvals in Sierra Madre, from ADU permits to variances, whose applicant certification must be signed before a notary public.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Sierra Madre's Planning & Community Preservation Department uses this single Master Zoning Application for every discretionary review, including accessory dwelling units, conditional use permits, variances, lot splits, and historic designations. The applicant's certification section states the signature must be notarized, and an applicant who is not the property owner must also submit a separately notarized letter of authorization.
Who needs it
Property owners, architects, and agents filing any discretionary planning application with the City of Sierra Madre.
Why it needs a notary
The form's Certification section explicitly instructs that the applicant's signature must be notarized before the City will accept the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Master Zoning Application Form from the Sierra Madre Planning & Community Preservation Department page.
- 2
Fill Out Your Application
Complete the project, applicant, and property owner sections and select the type of review you are requesting.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session and have your ID ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Certification section while the notary watches over live video and notarizes the document.
- 5
Submit to the City
Download your notarized PDF and submit it with the rest of your application packet to Sierra Madre Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sierra Madre. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need my Master Zoning Application notarized?
- Yes. Sierra Madre's Certification section on the form states the applicant's signature must be notarized before the Planning Department will accept the application.
- How do I get my Sierra Madre zoning application notarized online?
- Upload the completed form, verify your ID, and sign in front of a licensed online notary during a short video session, then download the notarized PDF to submit to the City.
- Can I use an online notary if I am not the property owner?
- Yes, but you will also need a separate notarized letter of authorization from the property owner before the City will process your application.
- Will Sierra Madre accept a remote online notarization?
- Most California cities accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with the Sierra Madre Planning Department if you are unsure before submitting.