Foster City, CA · San Mateo County
General Application
Foster City’s Community Development Department General Application is for property owners or applicants seeking planning or code enforcement permits or approvals.
What this form is
Use this application to request applicable planning or code enforcement permits and approvals, including architectural review, sign, use, and subdivision or parcel map permits. It asks for the property location, project description, building square footage if applicable, owner and applicant contact details, and the permit types requested. Applicants must review the applicable application sections and information handout before signing.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking planning or code enforcement approvals for a property in Foster City should complete 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 and dated without a notary; if the owner differs from the applicant, attach the owner’s signed authorization letter.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the two-page General Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property location, project description, owner and applicant details, and requested permit types.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Review the applicable information handout and prepare the plans referenced in the application. If the owner differs from the applicant, include a signed authorization letter.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Foster City General Application used for?
- It requests planning or code enforcement permits and approvals. The form lists options such as architectural review, sign, use, and subdivision or parcel map permits.
- Who should complete the General Application?
- The property owner or an applicant seeking an applicable permit or approval can complete it. If the owner is different from the applicant, the owner must sign or provide a signed authorization letter.
- Do I need a notary for the General Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the owner differs from the applicant, attach the owner’s signed authorization letter.
- How do I submit the General Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This General Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.