West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Conditional Use Permit Application
This application packet requests a conditional use permit and includes an Owner’s Permission sheet that the legal property owner must have notarized before filing with the 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
West Covina requires a completed application packet to process a conditional use permit request. The packet includes project information, permit findings, environmental and hazardous-substances forms, and an Owner’s Permission sheet; the legal owner’s authorization must be notarized or the Planning Division will not accept the application. Applicants must also submit the listed supporting materials, which vary with the project and may include plans, a property-owner list, and a radius map.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a commercial, residential, or other conditional use permit in West Covina need this packet and notarized authorization from the property owner.
Why it needs a notary
The packet requires notarized Owner’s Permission from the legal property owner but includes no jurat or acknowledgment block; the owner signs the authorization before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the Conditional Use Permit application packet from the City of West Covina.
- 2
Complete The Required Forms
Fill in the application and Owner’s Permission information, and gather the supporting materials listed for your project.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange notarization of the legal property owner’s authorization; check with the city about acceptable notarization methods.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the Owner’s Permission in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit The Packet To The City
File the completed application, notarized permission, fees, and required supporting materials with 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
- What part of the conditional use permit packet needs notarization?
- The legal property owner’s Owner’s Permission sheet must be notarized. The form text does not include a jurat or acknowledgment certificate block.
- How do I prepare the Owner’s Permission for notarization?
- Complete the Owner’s Permission information, then sign it before a notary. The city says it will not accept the application without notarized owner authorization.
- Do I need to submit anything besides the application and notarized permission?
- Yes. The packet lists a filing fee and deposit agreement, permit findings, environmental and hazardous-substances forms, and project-specific materials such as plans and a property-owner list.
- Can I use an online notary for this California city 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); a commissioned online notary may be an option, but confirm with the city if unsure.
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Conditional Use Permit Application in other Los Angeles County cities
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