Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA · Monterey County
General Planning Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to describe a proposed project and request a planning review from the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
What this form is
The General Planning Application identifies a project’s location, current use, description, property owner, and contact person, and lets the applicant select an application type such as a use permit, variance, or design review. Property owners or authorized agents complete it when requesting one of the listed planning actions. The form also includes applicant agreements and a declaration that the submitted information is true and correct.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents proposing a project and seeking one of the listed planning actions should complete this application.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty, but mentions no notarized attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the General Planning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Describe the project, provide the property and contact information, select an application type, and sign and date the form.
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Check Submittal Requirements
Review the applicable submittal checklist for additional requirements; use additional pages for the project description if needed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the General Planning Application for?
- It describes a proposed project and lets applicants select a planning action, including design review, a use permit, a variance, or a lot line adjustment.
- Who should complete this application?
- The property owner or an authorized agent completes and signs the application. It also asks for a contact person to receive correspondence.
- Do I need a notary for the General Planning Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a declaration under penalty, but mentions no notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the General Planning Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This General Planning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carmel-by-the-Sea form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.