Los Alamitos, CA · Orange County
Development Application
Los Alamitos applicants use this application to request review of housing development projects and other development proposals requiring city review.
What this form is
The Development Services Department requires this application for housing development projects and other development projects, including projects subject to ministerial review, unless a separate application form applies. It asks for applicant and property details, a project narrative, land-use and development-standard information, and applicable findings for certain application types. The applicant certifies the information and grants the City permission to inspect the property and post required notices.
Who needs it
Applicants for housing development projects and other development proposals requiring city review should submit this application unless a separate form applies.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Development Services Department at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720-5600. City staff calculate applicable fees and collect them at submission.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires the applicant’s certification and signature, with no notarized or sworn attachment described.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Development Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the project, and complete the applicable project details and findings.
- 3
Gather Required Documentation
Include all required documentation, plans, and materials referenced by the City’s application submission requirements.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Development Services Department at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720-5600.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use the Los Alamitos Development Application?
- Applicants for housing development projects and other development projects requiring city review use this application, except when a separate application form applies, such as for ADUs.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property information, a project description, land-use and development-standard details, and findings for certain application types.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Application?
- No. The application requires the applicant’s certification, signature, and date, but it does not require notarization or describe a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Development Application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720-5600. City staff calculate applicable fees and collect them at submission.