Anaheim, CA · Orange County
Development Application
This seven-page application packet is for applicants seeking Anaheim land-use or development approvals, and it requires the property owner to attach a notarized acknowledgment.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Anaheim uses this application packet to process land-use and development proposals that may require review by the Planning & Building Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. The packet includes a checklist of materials that vary by project type, as well as a Development Application Form; the property owner must attach a notarized acknowledgment. The City also describes application, administrative review, and public hearing phases, with the applicable process depending on the request.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Anaheim land-use or development approvals need this packet, and the property owner must provide a notarized acknowledgment with the application.
Why it needs a notary
The packet calls for an attached notarized property-owner acknowledgment, not a printed jurat or acknowledgment block; the property owner signs the attached acknowledgment before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Anaheim’s Development Application packet and review the instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the project and applicant details, and identify the requested application type.
- 3
Arrange The Acknowledgment
Have the property owner complete the required acknowledgment and book a notary appointment.
- 4
Sign Before The Notary
The property owner signs the acknowledgment before the notary, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The City
Gather the acknowledgment and applicable checklist materials, then submit the application to Anaheim Planning Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Anaheim. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the property-owner acknowledgment notarized?
- Complete the acknowledgment required for the application, then book a notary appointment. The property owner must sign the acknowledgment before the notary; check with Anaheim about the format it accepts.
- Do I need to notarize the entire development application?
- The checklist says the Development Application Form must include the property owner’s notarized acknowledgment. It does not say that every page or the applicant’s signature must be notarized.
- Can I use online notarization for this form in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- What else may be required with the application?
- The checklist includes items such as a preliminary title report, environmental/project information form, project letter, photographs, and plans. Additional materials depend on the request; review the packet’s checklist.
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Development Application in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.