Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Soils Report Waiver for Residential Structures (R-3 Occupancies)
This waiver request lets a project’s Designer of Record and property owners ask Colton to waive soils-report requirements for qualifying residential structures.
What this form is
The form requests a waiver of the soils report and precise grading plan requirements for eligible R-3 residential projects. The Designer of Record completes a site-conditions questionnaire, and the owner or owners sign the waiver and accept its stated responsibilities. Projects with any “Yes” answer, projects in the designated Hillside Building Area, and structures over 1,200 square feet are not eligible for this waiver.
Who needs it
A Designer of Record and property owners seeking a waiver for an eligible residential project with a building footprint of 1,200 square feet or less need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed waiver with the project plans to the Building and Safety Division. Include a drainage plan with the submittal for Public Works review.
About notarization
This waiver is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Waiver
Download the Soils Report Waiver for Residential Structures (R-3 Occupancies) PDF.
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Complete The Questionnaire
Enter the project address and answer each site-conditions question; a “Yes” answer means a full soils investigation is required.
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Gather Project Plans
Prepare the project plans and include a drainage plan with the submittal.
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Sign And Submit
Have the Designer of Record and property owners complete their parts, then submit the waiver with the plans to the Building and Safety Division.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Soils Report Waiver request?
- It asks Colton to waive soils-report and precise grading plan requirements for an eligible residential project that meets the form’s conditions.
- Who completes the waiver?
- The Designer of Record completes the site-conditions questionnaire, and the property owner or owners sign the waiver. The form is for qualifying R-3 residential structures.
- Do I need a notary for the Soils Report Waiver?
- No. The waiver is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Soils Report Waiver?
- Submit the completed waiver with the project plans to the Building and Safety Division. Include a drainage plan for Public Works review.
Need something notarized?
This Soils Report Waiver for Residential Structures (R-3 Occupancies) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.