Do I need a notary for the Right to Farm Declaration?

No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the declarant or declarants simply sign and date it.

Who must complete the declaration?

The property owner or owners complete it for a residence or commercial building project within Calistoga city limits.

When does the city require this form?

The form says it must be completed before the city issues a building permit for construction of a residence or commercial building.

Calistoga, CA · Napa County

No notary required

Declaration Acknowledging Right to Farm

Property owners complete this declaration before the city issues a building permit for a residence or commercial building in Calistoga.

What this form is

This declaration records property owners’ acknowledgment that their property is near land where agricultural activities may occur and that qualifying agricultural operations are not considered a nuisance. The city requires it before issuing a building permit for construction of a residence or commercial building within Calistoga city limits. It asks for the building permit number, property address, assessor’s parcel number, owner declarations, and signature dates.

Who needs it

Owners of property in Calistoga seeking a building permit for a residence or commercial building must complete the declaration before permit issuance.

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 without a notary; the declarant or declarants simply sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Declaration
Download the Right to Farm Declaration PDF.
2
Complete Property Details
Enter the building permit number, real property address, and assessor’s parcel number.
3
Review The Acknowledgments
Read the statements about nearby agricultural activity and the declaration’s effect on the property.
4
Sign And Date
Have the declarant or declarants sign and date the form.
5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed declaration to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Right to Farm Declaration?: No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; the declarant or declarants simply sign and date it.
Who must complete the declaration?: The property owner or owners complete it for a residence or commercial building project within Calistoga city limits.
When does the city require this form?: The form says it must be completed before the city issues a building permit for construction of a residence or commercial building.
How do I submit the Right to Farm Declaration?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Declaration Acknowledging Right to Farm doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Calistoga form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.