Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Orange County
Development Case Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request a development case, such as a conditional use permit, site development permit, variance, or zone change.
What this form is
The application requests information about the project site, proposed development, applicant, property owner, and zoning development standards for new development. The City requires the completed application, Environmental Information Form, exhibits, and applicable fees or deposits to process a planning application. Required materials include plans and a letter of justification; public-notification materials may also be required.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents applying for a listed development case in Rancho Santa Margarita need this application and its required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and exhibits to the Planning Division at City Hall, 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Call (949) 635-1800 to schedule an appointment; processing fees and deposits are due at submittal, and deposits must be paid by check.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; its owner-list certification and environmental declaration require signatures, but the form does not specify notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Development Case Application and review its filing instructions and requirements.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, site, applicant, property owner, and applicable zoning development standards information.
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Gather Required Exhibits
Prepare the Environmental Information Form, plans, letter of justification, and other applicable exhibits and public-notification materials.
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Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the application and exhibits at City Hall. Call the Planning Division to schedule an appointment and bring applicable fees or deposits.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Development Case Application for?
- It is used to request a development case, including options such as a conditional use permit, site development permit, variance, or zone change. The application includes project and site information.
- Who needs to complete this application?
- The property owner or an agent/applicant submits the application and required exhibits to the City of Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Division.
- How do I submit the Development Case Application?
- Submit the completed application and exhibits to the Planning Division at City Hall, 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. Call (949) 635-1800 to schedule an appointment. Applicable fees and deposits are due at submittal.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Case Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes an owner-list certification and an environmental declaration that require signatures, but does not specify notarization.