Nevada City, CA · Nevada County
Application for Structure Demolition
Nevada City property owners or their representatives use this application to request demolition of a structure and provide project details for city review.
What this form is
This application requests information about the property, building, proposed demolition, and reason for removal. The packet applies to certain demolition or exterior alteration projects, including work in or adjacent to the Historical District, work on pre-World War II buildings outside it, and specified major projects. Applicants must attach a detailed demolition plan and supporting materials, and the application is scheduled for Planning Commission review once complete.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives proposing a demolition project covered by the packet’s criteria need to complete and submit this application.
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 and dated without a notary; the signer must include an owner authorization letter if signing as a representative.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the structure demolition application packet.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, building details, project summary, and reason for demolition; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a detailed demolition plan, elevations, photographs, condition evidence, and other applicable checklist items. Representatives must include an owner authorization letter.
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Submit to the City
Submit the complete application and attachments 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 structure demolition application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If an authorized representative signs, include a letter from the property owner.
- How do I submit the structure demolition application?
- Submit the completed application with the demolition plan and applicable attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the demolition application require?
- The packet calls for a detailed demolition plan, elevations, photographs, evidence of material and structural condition, and other listed items as applicable.
- Who reviews a complete demolition application?
- Once a complete application and demolition plan are submitted, the application is scheduled for Planning Commission review. The applicant or representative must attend to discuss it.