San Marcos, CA · San Diego County
Setback Certification Format
Developers and contractors use this certification format to report measured building setbacks and present them to the Building Inspector at foundation inspection.
What this form is
This format records building setback measurements and certifies whether they conform to the approved plot plan for the property. Developers and contractors use it for a property associated with a city-approved building permit, and must present it to the Building Inspector at the foundation inspection. It asks for project and permit details, property and lot information, yard measurements, and the submitter’s name, RCE number, and expiration date.
Who needs it
Developers and contractors submitting building setback measurements for a property with a city-approved building permit need this certification format.
How to submit it
Present the completed certification to the Building Inspector at the foundation inspection; the form lists City of San Marcos Building Division, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069.
About notarization
This certification is signed and dated without a notary; the signer supplies an RCE number and expiration date, with no sworn attachment stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Format
Download the Setback Certification Format PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Enter the date, approved building permit number, project name, property location, and lot number.
- 3
Record The Measurements
Fill in the approved and actual measurements for the front, rear, left-side, and right-side yards.
- 4
Sign And Present It
Provide the submitter’s name, RCE number, and expiration date, then present the certification to the Building Inspector at foundation inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Setback Certification Format report?
- It records actual front, rear, left-side, and right-side yard measurements and certifies that building setbacks conform to the approved plot plan.
- Who completes the setback certification?
- The format is directed to developers and contractors. It asks for the submitter’s name, RCE number, and expiration date, along with project, permit, property, and measurement details.
- How do I submit the setback certification?
- Present the completed certification to the Building Inspector at the foundation inspection. The form lists the Building Division address at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069.
- Do I need a notary for the setback certification?
- No. This certification is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for the signer’s RCE number and expiration date and states no sworn attachment.
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This Setback Certification Format doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Marcos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.