Chino Hills, CA · San Bernardino County
Certificate of Compliance
Applicants use this form to request a Certificate of Compliance when evidence indicates a lot was created contrary to Subdivision Map Act requirements.
What this form is
The Certificate of Compliance application is required when there is evidence that a lot was created in non-conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. It asks for applicant, engineer, property owner or management, and property location information, plus the reason for the request. The submittal checklist also requires supporting documents and a fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Certificate of Compliance for a lot with evidence of creation in non-conformance with Subdivision Map Act requirements need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709, or email [email protected]. Include the listed fee and required submittal items.
About notarization
This application itself is signed and dated without a notary; an authorized agent must attach a notarized Power of Attorney or notarized letter of authorization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Compliance application and check the city website for the most current version.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, engineer, property owner or management, property location, and reason-for-request information.
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Gather Required Items
Include the signed Trust Deposit Account Procedures/Agreement Form, fee, required copies, PDF files, and Preliminary Title Report.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed application and required items to the Community Development Department at the address or email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Compliance application for?
- It is required when there is evidence that a lot was created in non-conformance with Subdivision Map Act requirements. The application requests information about the applicant, property, and reason for the request.
- What must be included with the application?
- The checklist calls for a signed and dated Trust Deposit Account Procedures/Agreement Form, a fee, three copies and one PDF copy of the Certificate of Compliance and Grant Deed, and three copies and one PDF copy of a Preliminary Title Report dated within the last six months.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Compliance application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. An authorized agent must attach a notarized Power of Attorney or notarized letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Compliance application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709, or email [email protected]. Include the fee and checklist items.
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This Certificate of Compliance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chino Hills form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.