Colton, CA · San Bernardino County

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Application for General Business Occupancy Waiver

New property owners, property managers, and business owners use this application to request a permanent release of utilities for a business property in Colton.

What this form is

Colton requires a Business Occupancy Waiver application when a new property owner, property manager, or business owner requests permanent release of utilities. The application asks for the existing and new business addresses, owners’ names, business descriptions, and relevant business or permit information. Depending on the applicant’s role, it also calls for a grant deed or county recorder paperwork, or a notarized letter.

Who needs it

New property owners, property managers, or business owners requesting permanent utility release for a business property in Colton need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the form to the Planning Division with the $150 processing fee. The form lists the Development Services Department at 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; a property manager representing the owner must provide a notarized letter, and an authorized representative must provide a notarized letter.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Business Occupancy Waiver application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Identify your role and provide the existing and new business information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include a grant deed or county recorder paperwork for a change of property owner, or a notarized letter when representing the owner.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Division

    Submit the application to the Planning Division with the $150 processing fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Business Occupancy Waiver application for?
It is used to request permanent release of utilities when there is a new property owner, property manager, or business owner.
Who needs to submit this application?
New property owners, property managers, or business owners requesting permanent utility release for a business property in Colton need to submit it.
How do I submit the Business Occupancy Waiver application?
Submit the form to the Planning Division with the $150 processing fee. The form lists the Development Services Department address as 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324.
Do I need a notary for the Business Occupancy Waiver application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A property manager representing the owner or an authorized representative must provide a notarized letter.

Need something notarized?

This Application for General Business Occupancy Waiver doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.