Brea, CA · Orange County
Preliminary Plan Review Application
Applicants use this application to request optional City staff feedback on a conceptual development proposal before submitting a formal application.
What this form is
Brea’s optional Preliminary Plan Review gives City staff an opportunity to review a conceptual development proposal and provide feedback on potential concerns and possible improvements before a formal application. The application asks for project, applicant, contact, and development details, along with a signed indemnification agreement. Submit it with a letter of request, site plan, electronic plan copies, and the required fee; the city states that payment is required for submission.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking early City staff feedback on a conceptual development proposal before preparing a formal development application should use this form.
How to submit it
Email the application to [email protected] and contact a Planner at 714-990-7674 to confirm receipt. Pay the required fee by accepted credit card over the phone, or by check dropped off or mailed to the address in the instructions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the indemnification agreement, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Preliminary Plan Review Application and review its submittal instructions and checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, applicant, contact, and development information, then sign and date the indemnification agreement.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare a letter of request, site plan, electronic PDF copies of plans and submitted materials, and the required fee.
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Submit To The City
Email the application and materials to [email protected], pay the fee, and contact a Planner to confirm receipt.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Preliminary Plan Review Application for?
- It requests optional City staff feedback on a conceptual development proposal before a formal application is submitted. It is not a Preliminary Application for purposes of Senate Bill 330.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The minimum requirements include a completed project application, a letter of request, a site plan, payment, and electronic PDF copies of plans and other submitted materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Plan Review Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the indemnification agreement; the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Preliminary Plan Review Application?
- Email it to [email protected], pay the required fee, and contact a Planner at 714-990-7674 to confirm receipt. The instructions also describe check payment options.
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This Preliminary Plan Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Brea form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.