Colma, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Planning Permit Application

Colma property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request planning permits and provide project details and supporting materials.

What this form is

Use this application to request applicable planning permits, such as design review, a use permit, a variance, or a zoning clearance. It asks for property, owner, applicant, and project information, and includes questions about potential environmental effects. Applicants must provide written responses and supporting materials required for each requested permit; the Planning Department may request additional information.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a planning permit for a project in Colma should complete this application and provide the required supporting materials.

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 and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury, and the form does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Planning Permit Application for your Colma project.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the property, owner, applicant, and project details, check applicable permits, and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include the written responses, drawings, documents, and other materials required for each permit you request.

  4. 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 Colma Planning Permit Application for?
It lets property owners or applicants request applicable planning permits and provide property, project, and applicant information, along with required supporting statements and materials.
What supporting information may be required?
Requirements depend on the permit requested. The application lists written responses, drawings, and other materials for specific permit types, and the Planning Department may require additional information.
Do I need a notary for the Planning Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant certifies the information under penalty of perjury; the form does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Planning Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Planning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colma form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.