Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Tentative Map Filing Instructions and Land Use Application
This packet lets property owners or their authorized representatives apply for land-use actions, including tentative maps, use permits, mergers, and boundary line adjustments.
What this form is
The packet combines a land-use application, project information questionnaire, and filing checklist for tentative maps and other listed land-use actions. Applicants provide project, property, and contact information and assemble the required maps, reports, ownership documents, and other supporting materials. The checklist says the city will not accept an application if a required item is missing.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a tentative map, use permit, certificate of compliance, voluntary merger, boundary line adjustment, or another listed land-use action need this packet.
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 application includes a signer’s statement under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the tentative map filing instructions and land-use application packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and project information questionnaire, answering questions completely and legibly.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to assemble required maps, ownership documents, reports, and other supporting materials.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and required materials to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Nevada City Land Use Application?
- No. The application has no notary block. The signer signs and dates a statement under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Nevada City Land Use Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What land-use actions does this packet cover?
- The application lists tentative maps, certificates of compliance, use permits, voluntary mergers, boundary line adjustments, and other land-use actions.
- What attachments may be required?
- The checklist includes ownership documents, a project questionnaire, maps, and, where applicable, biological, cultural-resources, soils, or geotechnical materials.