Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County

No notary required

Development Permit Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a development permit or related administrative permit, amendment, or time extension from the city.

What this form is

The application requests review of a proposed use or construction, including its location, design, configuration, and impacts. Applicants identify the permit type and provide applicant, property owner, project location, land use, zoning, and surrounding-use details. The form also lists plan submittal requirements, including site plans and other project materials; some items are marked as needed or may be omitted in specified circumstances.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a development permit, administrative development permit, permit amendment, or permit time extension for a property in the city need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The form lists a filing fee for a Design Review Permit application but does not state an amount.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Development Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the permit type and fill in applicant, property owner, project location, proposed use, and other requested details.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Review the plan submittal checklist and prepare applicable plans and other listed materials.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Development Permit Application request?
It requests review of a proposed use or construction and asks for applicant, property, project, land use, zoning, and surrounding-use information.
What materials does the application list?
The form lists plan submittal requirements such as existing and proposed site plans, and, where applicable, grading, building, lighting, landscape, and other project materials.
Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Development Permit Application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

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This Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Desert Hot Springs form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.