Dana Point, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Justification Statement

This form lets project applicants describe a proposed use and explain its compatibility and relationship to public health, safety, and general welfare.

What this form is

The statement asks applicants to describe the proposed use and existing conditions, then explain how the use is compatible with permitted uses nearby and consistent with public health, safety, and general welfare. Use it to provide this information for a project review when the city requests a justification statement. The form provides space for written responses to each prompt.

Who needs it

Applicants asked to justify a proposed use can use this statement to describe existing conditions, compatibility, and effects on general welfare.

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 statement does not require a notary; no sworn attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Justification Statement PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Statement

    Describe the proposed use and existing conditions, then respond to the prompts about compatibility and general welfare.

  3. 3

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed statement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Justification Statement ask for?
It asks for a description of the proposed use and existing conditions, plus explanations of compatibility with nearby permitted uses and consistency with public health, safety, and general welfare.
Who uses this form?
A project applicant can use it to provide written justification for a proposed use, including its compatibility and relationship to general welfare.
Do I need a notary for the Justification Statement?
No. This statement does not require a notary, and it identifies no sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Justification Statement?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Justification Statement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Dana Point form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.