Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Development Application Process Form
The Development Application Process form collects project, property, applicant, and utility-use details for people seeking City of Colton development review or authorizing someone to represent property owners.
- California-licensed notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Applicants use this form to request development entitlements and provide project details, including proposed land use, site conditions, and required permits or approvals. The packet also includes a water and sewer use determination application and a letter of authorization for property owners who want a representative to file and act on their behalf. The authorization letter includes a notarial certificate for the legal owner’s signature.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking development review in Colton use this packet, and owners may complete its authorization letter to designate a representative.
Why it needs a notary
The authorization letter carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat, which each legal owner signing the letter must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the City of Colton Development Application Process packet.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the project and property sections and, if applicable, the water and sewer determination form and owner authorization letter.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the authorization letter’s jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
The legal owner or owners sign the letter during the notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed packet and any required attachments to the City of Colton Development Services Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Colton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the owner authorization letter notarized?
- Complete the letter, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The legal owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire development application?
- The notarial certificate appears on the letter of authorization. The form does not show a notary block on the other application sections.
- Can I notarize this form online in California?
- California notaries cannot perform remote online notarization until the Secretary of State certifies the technology or 2030. California recognizes out-of-state notarizations under Civil Code §1189(b); confirm with the city if unsure.
- Who signs the letter of authorization?
- The form says legal owner(s) sign to authorize a named person to file and represent their interests in the listed application. Each owner signing must appear before the notary.