Do I need a notary for the Pre-Application/Consultation?

No. The application requests property owner and applicant signatures, but no notary. Its letter of intent and plan attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Pre-Application/Consultation?

Submit it to the Planning Division at 32400 Paseo Adelanto with the listed processing fee, folded plan sets, and an electronic plan copy. The form allows plan copies under 20 MB by email.

What attachments does the application require?

Include a letter of intent describing the project, three sets of folded plans, one electronic plan copy, and the processing fee.

What happens after the city reviews the application?

The Planning Director reviews it and may refer it to the Development Advisory Board. The city provides a written summary of staff recommendations and requirements for formal application submittal.

San Juan Capistrano, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Pre-Application/Consultation

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a city review of a proposed project before submitting a formal application.

What this form is

This application requests a pre-application consultation with the Planning Division about a proposed project. It asks for project and property details, owner and applicant contact information, and signatures; applicants must also provide a letter of intent, folded plans, an electronic plan copy, and a processing fee. City staff reviews the materials and provides a written summary of recommendations and requirements for a formal application.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking city feedback on a proposed project before making a formal application should complete this consultation request.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Planning Division at 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Include the listed processing fee and plan sets; the form accepts an electronic plan copy by email if it is under 20 MB.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it requests property owner and applicant signatures, and its listed letter and plan attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Pre-Application/Consultation form.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the project and property details, owner and applicant contact information, and obtain the requested signatures.
3
Gather The Attachments
Prepare a letter of intent, three sets of folded plans, an electronic plan copy, and the processing fee.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the application and required materials to the Planning Division at 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Pre-Application/Consultation?: No. The application requests property owner and applicant signatures, but no notary. Its letter of intent and plan attachments are not described as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Pre-Application/Consultation?: Submit it to the Planning Division at 32400 Paseo Adelanto with the listed processing fee, folded plan sets, and an electronic plan copy. The form allows plan copies under 20 MB by email.
What attachments does the application require?: Include a letter of intent describing the project, three sets of folded plans, one electronic plan copy, and the processing fee.
What happens after the city reviews the application?: The Planning Director reviews it and may refer it to the Development Advisory Board. The city provides a written summary of staff recommendations and requirements for formal application submittal.

Need something notarized?

This Pre-Application/Consultation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Juan Capistrano form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.