West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Administrative Permit Application for Non-Residential and Multi-Family Zones
This application requests an administrative permit for a proposed use or project in a commercial or multi-family residential zone, and is filed by the applicant with the West Covina Planning Division.
- 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
The application collects project, property, applicant, and owner information for the City’s review of an administrative permit request. The city requires a notarized Owner’s Permission for the application to be accepted; applicants must also submit plans, fees, and other materials listed in the instructions, with some items required only for certain project categories.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an administrative permit for a project in a commercial or multi-family residential zone must submit this application and the required supporting materials to the Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Permission block requires the property owner’s signature before a notary; the form states that this permission must be notarized for application acceptance.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the City of West Covina administrative permit application and review the filing instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project, property, applicant, and owner details, and prepare the supporting materials required for your project category.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s permission.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs the Owner’s Permission before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized permission with the completed application, fees, plans, and other required materials to the Planning Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Covina. 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
- How do I notarize the Owner’s Permission for this application?
- Complete the Owner’s Permission section, then sign it before a commissioned online notary during a video session. Include the notarized permission with the application materials.
- Do I need a notarized Owner’s Permission?
- Yes. The form says the Owner’s Permission must be notarized or the Planning Division will not accept the application.
- Can I complete this notarization online in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The instructions list the application sheet, filing fee and deposit agreement, plans, a digital copy of plans on a flash drive, and occupant permission. Some items, such as a property owners list or findings, are required only for certain categories.
Administrative Permit Application for Non-Residential and Multi-Family Zones in other California cities
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