San Juan Capistrano, CA · Orange County

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Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a zoning compliance plan check for a proposed project in San Juan Capistrano.

What this form is

This application provides information for the Planning Division to review a proposed project for zoning compliance. It covers residential and non-residential projects, including alterations, accessory structures, fences, landscaping, and other work; the form notes that larger projects may need discretionary approval before plan check. It asks for property and project details, owner and applicant contact information, signatures, and, when applicable, HOA approval.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing construction or other work that needs zoning compliance review can complete this application for the Planning Division.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; property owners, an authorized agent, and, when applicable, an HOA representative sign and date it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter property and project details, contact information, and the proposed scope of work.

  3. 3

    Gather Any Applicable HOA Approval

    Complete the HOA approval section if applicable; the form lists no other attachments.

  4. 4

    Sign and Submit

    Obtain the required signatures and dates, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application for?
It gives the Planning Division property, applicant, and project information to review a proposed project for zoning compliance.
Who completes this application?
A property owner or applicant can provide the project information and signatures. The form also includes an HOA approval section when applicable.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application?
No. This document is signed without a notary; property owners, an authorized agent, and, when applicable, an HOA representative sign and date it.
How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Compliance Plan Check Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Juan Capistrano form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.