Mill Valley, CA · Marin County
Occupancy, Land Use and Development Restriction Agreement for Two-Unit Development
This agreement records land-use and occupancy restrictions for a two-unit development, and property owners sign it to satisfy conditions of Mill Valley’s ministerial approval.
- 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 agreement sets restrictions for the property, including residential use only, a ban on rentals of 30 days or less, and requirements to comply with the applicable code. It also requires the owner to notify future buyers and successors about the conditions. Mill Valley identifies the agreement as a covenant to be recorded to satisfy the conditions of its approval for development of no more than two units.
Who needs it
Property owners whose application for development of no more than two units was approved by Mill Valley subject to the conditions in the agreement need to complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes California acknowledgment certificates, not jurats; each owner signing the agreement must acknowledge their signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Agreement
Get the City of Mill Valley’s two-unit occupancy, land use and development restriction agreement.
- 2
Fill In The Agreement
Complete the owner, property, parcel number and date information, and attach the legal description as Exhibit A.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and check with the city about acceptance of the notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Each owner signs the agreement and completes the acknowledgment with the notary during the session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Follow the city’s directions to record the completed agreement and return it to the listed city recipient.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mill Valley. 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 complete the two-unit development agreement?
- Fill in the agreement and property details, attach the legal description in Exhibit A, and have each owner sign before a notary. Submit the completed agreement as directed by the city.
- Do I need to attach a legal description?
- Yes. The form identifies Exhibit A as the property’s legal description and instructs the owner to attach it.
- 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); ask the city whether it will accept one.
- Where do I submit the recorded agreement?
- The form says to record the agreement and lists the City of Mill Valley as the return recipient after recording. Confirm with the city if unsure about submission or recording steps.