West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Administrative Permit (R-1) Application
This application packet is for property owners or applicants seeking an Administrative Permit in an R-1 zone, and includes the owner authorization that must be notarized.
- 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
West Covina requires this packet to apply for an Administrative Permit in an R-1 zone. It includes the application sheet, notarized Owner’s Permission, fee and deposit agreement, property-owner notification materials, plans, and other supporting forms. The Planning Division states it will not accept the application without the notarized owner authorization. After reviewing a complete application, the City may approve the project or begin neighbor notification; a public hearing may be scheduled if requested.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking an Administrative Permit for a project in an R-1 zone must submit this packet to the Planning Division.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Permission carries an owner authorization signature that must be notarized; each legal property owner granting permission signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Administrative Permit (R-1) application packet and review the filing instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill out the application and supporting materials. Arrange for the property owner to sign the Owner’s Permission before a notary.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book with a commissioned online notary and check with the City about accepting the notarization before proceeding.
- 4
Sign On Video
The property owner completes the required notarization by signing during the online notary session, if accepted for this filing.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting materials to the West Covina 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 get the Owner’s Permission notarized?
- Complete the Owner’s Permission section, then sign it before a notary. The City says the Planning Division will not accept the application without this notarized authorization.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The instructions specifically require notarized Owner’s Permission. They also say a notarized certification of the property owners list must be provided.
- Can I use an online notary for this California form?
- 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 checklist includes the fee and deposit agreement, occupant permission, property owners and occupants list, administrative permit findings, plans, and a digital copy of the plans on a flash drive.
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