Novato, CA · Marin County
Cost Recovery Agreement
Property owners and applicants use this agreement for land use, encroachment, or grading permit applications that involve cost recovery for processing and inspection.
What this form is
This agreement covers payment of reimbursable costs for review, processing, and inspection associated with a land use, encroachment, or grading permit application. It is not required for flat-fee applications. The form asks for the property or project location, project description, owner and applicant information, and signatures; it also sets out billing, deposit, and payment terms.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants submitting an application with cost recovery fees for processing or inspection use this agreement; it is not required for flat-fee applications.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; an authorized agent must submit written verification signed by the property owner, but the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the Cost Recovery Agreement PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property or project location, project description, and owner and applicant details.
- 3
Gather Required Verification
If an authorized agent signs, include written verification signed by the property owner.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cost Recovery Agreement for?
- It sets out payment terms for reimbursable costs related to processing an accompanying application and inspecting the work.
- Who signs the agreement?
- The property owner or authorized agent signs, and the applicant also signs if different from the owner. An authorized agent must submit written verification signed by the property owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- No. The agreement is signed and dated without a notary. If an authorized agent signs, written verification signed by the property owner is required, but the form does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.