What is the Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Statement?

It records a property owner’s acceptance of City of Gonzales pre-approved ADU construction documents and agreement to hold the City and listed parties harmless.

Who completes this statement?

The property owner accepting the pre-approved ADU construction documents completes the applicant and project information and signs and dates the statement.

Do I need a notary for this statement?

No. The statement has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the property owner signs and dates it.

Gonzales, CA · Monterey County

No notary required

Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Statement

Property owners accepting City of Gonzales pre-approved ADU construction documents complete this statement with project details and their signature.

What this form is

The statement records the property owner’s acceptance of City of Gonzales pre-approved accessory dwelling unit construction documents and their agreement to hold the City and listed parties harmless. It asks for the applicant and project details, application number, ADU plan type, and the owner’s signature, printed name, title, and date. It is used with the identified pre-approved ADU plans.

Who needs it

A property owner accepting the City’s pre-approved ADU construction documents completes and signs this statement.

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 statement is signed without a notary; it contains no notarized or sworn attachment, so the property owner signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Statement
Download the Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Statement.
2
Complete The Project Details
Enter the applicant name, project address, application number, and pre-approved ADU plan type.
3
Sign And Date
The property owner signs and dates the statement and prints their name and title.
4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Statement?: It records a property owner’s acceptance of City of Gonzales pre-approved ADU construction documents and agreement to hold the City and listed parties harmless.
Who completes this statement?: The property owner accepting the pre-approved ADU construction documents completes the applicant and project information and signs and dates the statement.
Do I need a notary for this statement?: No. The statement has signature and date lines but no notary block or notarized attachment; the property owner signs and dates it.
How do I submit the statement?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Statement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gonzales form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.