Fountain Valley, CA · Orange County
Preliminary Review Filing Form
Applicants use this form to request an informal preliminary review of a proposed project before submitting a formal project application to Fountain Valley.
What this form is
The form starts an informal screening to discuss major project issues and provide initial direction before an applicant enters the formal review process. It asks for applicant contact information and a full project description, including the proposed use, operating hours, building details, parking, landscaping, materials, and signage. Plans should show the property, nearby buildings, distances, and project dimensions; the form states there is no associated fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking initial direction and discussion of development standards or site issues before submitting a formal project application can file this form.
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 form is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Preliminary Review Filing Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter your contact information and fully describe the proposed project.
- 3
Prepare Project Plans
Include plans showing the property, project dimensions, and distances from property lines and existing buildings or structures.
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Submit The Form
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Preliminary Review Filing Form for?
- It requests an informal screening to discuss major project issues and get initial direction before submitting a formal project application.
- What information and plans should I provide?
- Provide applicant contact information and a full project description, including use, hours, building details, parking, landscaping, materials, and signage. Plans should show the property, project dimensions, and distances from property lines and existing structures.
- How do I submit the Preliminary Review Filing Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- Do I need a notary for the Preliminary Review Filing Form?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this form; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment.