How do I submit the Preliminary Review Application?

Submit it to the Planning Division at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA 91790, with the listed fee and required materials. Emailed plans are not accepted.

What materials must accompany the application?

The document lists a filing fee, two copies of required large plans, a digital copy of the plans on a flash drive, and the occupant's signed permission to enter and investigate the site.

Are floor plans required?

Floor plans are marked optional. The instructions also mark elevation and roof plans optional; a site plan is listed among the required plans.

West Covina, CA · Los Angeles County

No notary required

Preliminary Review Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a City of West Covina Planning Division preliminary review of a proposed development.

What this form is

The application requests preliminary review of a proposed commercial, residential, or other project and asks for property, project, applicant, and owner information. The Planning Division requires an application sheet, filing fee, two copies of required plans, a digital plan copy on a flash drive, and the attached occupant permission form before processing; floor and elevation plans are optional.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking preliminary review of a proposed development in West Covina need this application and the required plans and occupant permission form.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Division, Community Development Department, at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA 91790. The document lists a filing fee of $3,519.90 and says emailed plans will not be accepted.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the current occupant must provide an ink signature on the application and attached permission form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Preliminary Review Application and review the filing instructions and plan requirements.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, project, applicant, and owner information. The current occupant must provide an ink signature.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed fee, two copies of required plans, a flash drive with the full plan set, and the signed occupant permission form.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the application and materials to the Planning Division at the address listed on the form. Emailed plans will not be accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Review Application?: No. The document does not require notarization; the current occupant must provide an ink signature on the application and attached permission form.
How do I submit the Preliminary Review Application?: Submit it to the Planning Division at 1444 W. Garvey Avenue South, West Covina, CA 91790, with the listed fee and required materials. Emailed plans are not accepted.
What materials must accompany the application?: The document lists a filing fee, two copies of required large plans, a digital copy of the plans on a flash drive, and the occupant's signed permission to enter and investigate the site.
Are floor plans required?: Floor plans are marked optional. The instructions also mark elevation and roof plans optional; a site plan is listed among the required plans.

Need something notarized?

This Preliminary Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another West Covina form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.