Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?

No. The owner or agent signs and dates the application without a notary. If an authorized agent signs, include a signed authorized agent letter.

How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?

Email one PDF of all required documents to grading@cityoflagunaniguel.org, or bring one PDF on a USB drive to the Planning Counter during the listed counter hours.

What documents go with the grading permit application?

The instructions list grading and erosion-control plans, a geotechnical report, and a preliminary title report, among other items. Some reports and additional items apply only when relevant or required.

Is a plan check deposit required?

Yes. The instructions say a grading plan check deposit is required at initial submittal, based on the project scope.

Laguna Niguel, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Grading Permit Application – Form 301

Property owners or authorized agents use this application and its filing instructions to submit a grading permit packet to Laguna Niguel.

What this form is

Form 301 includes a grading permit application and instructions for assembling a complete submittal packet. The packet includes signed application information, grading and erosion-control plans, and other reports or items when applicable or required based on project scope. The application asks for property, owner, project, contact, and earthwork details, and includes an acknowledgment for the owner or authorized agent to sign.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents submitting a grading permit application and supporting documents to the City of Laguna Niguel need this packet.

How to submit it

Email one PDF containing all required submittal documents to [email protected], or bring one PDF on a USB drive to the Planning Counter Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A plan check deposit is required at initial submittal.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or agent signs and dates the application, and an authorized agent letter is required when someone other than the owner signs.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download Form 301, which includes the grading permit application and filing instructions.
2
Complete And Sign
Fill in the application details and have the property owner or authorized agent sign and date it.
3
Gather Required Items
Assemble the plans, reports, and other submittal items that apply to the project; include an authorized agent letter if required.
4
Submit To The City
Email one PDF to [email protected] or bring one PDF on a USB drive to the Planning Counter during the listed hours.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?: No. The owner or agent signs and dates the application without a notary. If an authorized agent signs, include a signed authorized agent letter.
How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?: Email one PDF of all required documents to [email protected], or bring one PDF on a USB drive to the Planning Counter during the listed counter hours.
What documents go with the grading permit application?: The instructions list grading and erosion-control plans, a geotechnical report, and a preliminary title report, among other items. Some reports and additional items apply only when relevant or required.
Is a plan check deposit required?: Yes. The instructions say a grading plan check deposit is required at initial submittal, based on the project scope.

Need something notarized?

This Grading Permit Application – Form 301 doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Laguna Niguel form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.