Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Vacant and Abandoned Commercial and Industrial Property Registration
Property owners or responsible persons use this form to register vacant or abandoned commercial and industrial properties in Colton and describe their maintenance plan.
What this form is
Colton requires this registration for vacant and abandoned commercial and industrial properties. The form requests the property address, assessor parcel number, previous tenant’s last occupancy date, owner and property manager contact information, and a plan for regular maintenance during the vacancy. It also lists new registration and renewal fees, including 12-month inspections.
Who needs it
Owners or responsible persons registering a vacant or abandoned commercial or industrial property in Colton should complete this form for each property.
How to submit it
Return the form with the applicable fee to the City of Colton Development Services Department, Building and Safety Division, at 659 N. La Cadena Dr. Email: [email protected].
About notarization
The registration form is signed and dated without a notary; a notarized letter of authorization is required for anyone signing on behalf of the owner.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the vacant and abandoned property registration form.
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Complete The Form
Provide the property details, owner and manager contact information, and a plan for regular maintenance during the vacancy.
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Gather Required Items
Include the applicable registration fee. If someone signs on the owner's behalf, provide a notarized letter of authorization.
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Submit To The City
Return the form and applicable fee to the City of Colton Development Services Department, Building and Safety Division.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the vacant property registration?
- The property owner or responsible person should complete a registration form for each vacant or abandoned commercial or industrial property.
- What information does the form request?
- It asks for property and parcel details, the previous tenant’s last occupancy date, owner and property manager contact information, and a regular maintenance plan.
- Do I need a notary for the vacant property registration?
- No. The registration form is signed and dated without a notary. However, anyone signing on behalf of the owner must provide a notarized letter of authorization.
- How do I submit the vacant property registration?
- Return the completed form with the applicable fee to the City of Colton Development Services Department, Building and Safety Division, at 659 N. La Cadena Dr.
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