Burlingame, CA · San Mateo County
Minor Design Review Application
Burlingame property owners or applicants use this application to explain proposed minor façade changes for the Director’s design review.
What this form is
This application helps the Director decide whether proposed façade changes meet the findings for minor design review. Applicants explain why the changes are minor, describe how materials compare with those being replaced, and address consistency with the existing building, nearby façades, and the city’s design guidance.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting minor design review for façade changes in Burlingame should provide the explanations requested on this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Minor Design Review Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Explanations
Explain why the façade changes are minor and address materials, design, and compatibility with existing façades.
- 3
Review City Design Guidance
Review the Design and Character Chapter of the Burlingame Downtown Specific Plan and the Commercial Design Guidebook, as the form directs.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Minor Design Review Application?
- It is a Burlingame application for explaining proposed minor façade changes, including materials, design, and compatibility with nearby façades and city design guidance.
- Who uses this application?
- Anyone requesting minor design review for façade changes in Burlingame can use it to provide the explanations the Director needs to consider the request.
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Design Review Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Minor Design Review Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Minor Design Review Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Burlingame form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.