Grass Valley, CA · Nevada County
Universal Planning Application
Property owners or representatives use this application to request planning review for a Grass Valley project and provide project and property information.
What this form is
The Universal Planning Application covers several planning application types, including development reviews, entitlements, sign reviews, subdivisions, use permits, and variances. Applicants must submit the application with a project-specific checklist, required supporting information, site plans or maps, and filing fees. The form asks for applicant and property contacts, project details, land use and zoning information, a Cortese List response, and signatures.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking one of the planning reviews listed on the application need to complete it and provide the required project materials.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, project-specific checklist, supporting information, site plans or maps, and filing fees to the Community Development Department, 125 E. Main Street, Grass Valley, California 95945.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner or representative sign, and the application does not specify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Universal Planning Application and review its application types and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and property contacts, project information, Cortese List response, and required signatures.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the project-specific checklist, supporting information, site plans or maps, and filing fees.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Universal Planning Application cover?
- It lists planning application types including development reviews, entitlements, environmental review, sign reviews, subdivisions, use permits, and variances.
- What should I submit with the application?
- Submit a project-specific checklist, completed forms, necessary supporting information, site plans or maps, and filing fees. The city determines whether the application is complete.
- Do I need a notary for the Universal Planning Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner or representative sign, and the application does not specify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Universal Planning Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 125 E. Main Street, Grass Valley, California 95945.
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This Universal Planning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Grass Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.