Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Orange County

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California Senate Bill (SB 9) Application Checklist and Requirements

This checklist helps property owners or their representatives apply for ministerial review of a duplex development or urban lot split under SB 9.

What this form is

Use this checklist when applying to the City for ministerial review of a proposed duplex development or urban lot split under SB 9. It asks about project eligibility, development standards, project and contact details, and certifications. The document also lists required fees, plans, maps, and other supporting materials to submit with the application.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives proposing a duplex development or urban lot split who seek SB 9 ministerial review need this checklist.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. The checklist says fees or deposits are due according to the current City Master Fee Schedule.

About notarization

This checklist is signed without a notary; it includes a certification under penalty of perjury and calls for a signed occupancy affidavit, but does not say either must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Checklist

    Download the SB 9 Application Checklist and Requirements PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Checklist

    Select the project type, answer the applicable eligibility questions, provide project and contact details, and sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the plans, applicable fees or deposits, and other supporting documents listed for your project type.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Planning Division

    Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the SB 9 Application Checklist?
No. The checklist does not require notarization. It includes a certification under penalty of perjury and calls for a signed occupancy affidavit, but does not say either must be notarized.
Who uses this SB 9 checklist?
Property owners or their representatives use it to apply for ministerial review of a proposed duplex development or urban lot split under SB 9.
What materials must accompany the application?
The checklist calls for architectural plans, applicable fees or deposits, and other items that depend on the project, including a tentative parcel map for an urban lot split.
How do I submit the SB 9 application?
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division at 22112 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688.

Need something notarized?

This California Senate Bill (SB 9) Application Checklist and Requirements doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rancho Santa Margarita form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.