Who can apply for a plan amendment?

The packet says amendments may be initiated by a private individual or group, by the county, or through a citizen’s initiative. This application form is for an applicant requesting an amendment.

How do I submit the General Plan Amendment Application?

First call the Planning Division Secretary at (707) 253-4417 to schedule a pre-submittal review meeting. Submit the application with a check or money order payable to the County of Napa to the department address shown in the packet.

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No notary required

General Plan Or Specific Plan Amendment Application Packet

Napa County property owners or other applicants use this packet to request an amendment to the county’s General Plan or a Specific Plan.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Napa County · Napa County, Napa County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: napacounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This packet combines an application form, an indemnification agreement, and procedures for filing and processing General Plan amendments. Applicants provide contact and property information, describe the requested designation change and supporting reasons, and submit a deposit toward actual costs. Before submitting, applicants are asked to call the Planning Division Secretary to schedule a pre-submittal review meeting.

Who needs it

A private individual or group seeking a General Plan or Specific Plan amendment in Napa County can use this application packet.

How to submit it

Call the Planning Division Secretary at (707) 253-4417 to schedule a pre-submittal application review meeting. Submit the application and a check or money order payable to the County of Napa as a deposit toward actual costs to Planning, Building, and Environmental Services, 1195 Third Street, Suite 210, Napa, California 94559.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the application and indemnification agreement.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Packet
Download the General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment Application Packet.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, identify the requested designation change, and answer the supporting information questions.
3
Complete the Agreement
Review and sign the indemnification agreement; the applicant and property owner sign and date where indicated.
4
Schedule a Review and Submit
Call the Planning Division Secretary to schedule a pre-submittal review meeting, then submit the packet and deposit to the department address listed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment Application Packet?: It is a Napa County packet for requesting a General Plan or Specific Plan amendment. It includes an application form, an indemnification agreement, and procedures for processing General Plan amendments.
Who can apply for a plan amendment?: The packet says amendments may be initiated by a private individual or group, by the county, or through a citizen’s initiative. This application form is for an applicant requesting an amendment.
Do I need a notary for the General Plan Amendment Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the application and indemnification agreement.
How do I submit the General Plan Amendment Application?: First call the Planning Division Secretary at (707) 253-4417 to schedule a pre-submittal review meeting. Submit the application with a check or money order payable to the County of Napa to the department address shown in the packet.

Need something notarized?

This General Plan Or Specific Plan Amendment Application Packet doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Napa County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.