What materials must accompany the application?

The application instructions call for project details and materials such as a vicinity map, site plans, and information about proposed development, site conditions, and requested approvals.

Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Housing Application?

No. The document has no notary block; the property owner signs an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the statements, facts, and attachments are true and correct.

Fountain Valley, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Preliminary Housing Application

This application starts the preliminary review process for eligible housing development projects seeking discretionary approval in Fountain Valley.

What this form is

Eligible housing development project applicants use this application to begin Fountain Valley’s SB 330 Preliminary Application process, which can provide enhanced streamlining and an optional vesting opportunity. The application asks for project, applicant, and property-owner details, and requires supporting plans and information about site conditions, proposed development, and requested approvals. The city says a filing fee must be paid for the application to be deemed complete.

Who needs it

Applicants for eligible housing development projects seeking discretionary approval in Fountain Valley use this application before filing an application for that approval.

How to submit it

File the application and required materials with the City of Fountain Valley Planning Department at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, and pay the preliminary application filing fee.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner affirms under penalty of perjury that the statements, facts, and attachments are true and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Preliminary Housing Application and review its filing instructions and required materials.
2
Complete the Application
Print and fill in the project, applicant, and property-owner information, then obtain the required signatures and dates.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plans, maps, and other project and site information listed in the application instructions.
4
Submit to the City
File the application and required materials with the Planning Department at 10200 Slater Avenue and pay the filing fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Preliminary Housing Application for?: It starts Fountain Valley’s Preliminary Application process for eligible housing development projects seeking discretionary approval and may provide streamlining and an optional vesting opportunity.
What materials must accompany the application?: The application instructions call for project details and materials such as a vicinity map, site plans, and information about proposed development, site conditions, and requested approvals.
How do I submit the Preliminary Housing Application?: File the application and required materials with the Planning Department at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, and pay the preliminary application filing fee.
Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Housing Application?: No. The document has no notary block; the property owner signs an affirmation under penalty of perjury that the statements, facts, and attachments are true and correct.

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This Preliminary Housing Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fountain Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.