Foster City, CA · San Mateo County
Building Permit Acknowledgement Form
Property owners or applicants sign and return this form with an Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit application in Foster City.
What this form is
This form explains Foster City’s two-step process for property improvements: first obtaining an Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit, then applying for a Building Permit before construction or installation. The property owner or applicant signs and dates the form and returns it with the first permit application. It also outlines the plans, fees, and other steps described for each permit stage.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants submitting an Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit application in Foster City should sign and return this form.
How to submit it
Sign and return this form with your Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit application. For questions, contact the Community Development Department at 650/286-3225 or [email protected].
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; it asks the property owner or applicant to sign and date it, with no notarized attachment or related step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Building Permit Acknowledgement Form.
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Complete And Sign
Sign and date the form as the property owner or applicant.
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Prepare Your Application
Gather the required application, plans, and information for your Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit.
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Return The Form
Return the signed form with your permit application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Building Permit Acknowledgement Form for?
- It explains Foster City's two-step property improvement permit process and is signed and returned with an Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit application.
- Who signs this form?
- The form provides a signature and date line for the property owner or applicant.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Acknowledgement Form?
- No. The form asks the property owner or applicant to sign and date it; it does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Acknowledgement Form?
- Sign and return it with your Architectural Review, Use, or Sign Permit application. For questions, contact the Community Development Department at 650/286-3225 or [email protected].
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