La Habra, CA · Orange County
Application for Zone Change
This application asks the City of La Habra to change a property's zoning and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the Planning Department.
- 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
The application identifies the property, its present zoning and use, and the zone change requested. The applicant must explain how the proposal meets the listed findings; the city says a conceptual site plan may be required. A zone change requires at least one Planning Commission public hearing, followed by a final City Council hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a change to a property's zoning in La Habra must complete the application and respond to the listed findings.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the City of La Habra Application for Zone Change.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and owner information, requested zoning change, and explanation addressing the listed findings.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary, subject to California's remote-notarization requirements.
- 4
Sign Before the Notary
The property owner signs the affidavit and swears or affirms its statements before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and any required attachments to the La Habra Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from La Habra. 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 complete the notarized owner affidavit?
- Complete the property and owner information, then sign the affidavit before a notary who administers the oath or affirmation. The form says a power of attorney must accompany the affidavit if someone other than the owner of record signs.
- Do I need to respond to the listed findings?
- Yes. The form asks the applicant to explain the proposal in response to the four listed findings, either in the space provided or on an attached sheet.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- 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 happens after I submit a zone change application?
- The form states that a zone change requires at least one Planning Commission public hearing. After the commission acts, it submits a resolution to the City Council, which holds a final hearing.
Application for Zone Change in other California cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.