Do I need a notary for the Landscape Project Application?

No. The form does not require a notary. The applicant signs and dates it, and required professional certifications are signed and stamped by qualified professionals.

Who must complete this landscape application?

Applicants for qualifying new or rehabilitated landscapes that require a building or landscape permit, plan check, design review, or new or expanded water service must complete it.

What must I submit with the application?

Submit project information and the Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist. Depending on the project and approach, include water budget calculations and landscape and irrigation design plans.

How do I submit the Landscape Project Application?

The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

Foster City, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Landscape Project Application Form

Foster City applicants use this form and checklist to document water-efficient landscaping plans and project compliance with the city’s landscaping ordinance.

What this form is

Applicants with qualifying new or rehabilitated landscapes must submit project information and an Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist before construction. The application covers planting restrictions or, when applicable, water budget calculations and landscape and irrigation plans; after construction, an audit report is required. The form asks for applicant and project details, landscape areas, compliance information, and certifications from qualified professionals where required.

Who needs it

Applicants for qualifying new or rehabilitated landscapes requiring a building or landscape permit, plan check, design review, or new or expanded water service need this form.

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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the form, while required professional certifications are signed and stamped by qualified professionals.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Landscape Project Application Form and Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist.
2
Complete Project Information
Enter applicant and project details, identify the landscape tier, and complete the checklist.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include applicable water budget calculations and landscape and irrigation design plans; qualified professionals complete required certifications.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the materials to the city department named on the form. After construction, submit a Landscape Audit Report.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Landscape Project Application?: No. The form does not require a notary. The applicant signs and dates it, and required professional certifications are signed and stamped by qualified professionals.
Who must complete this landscape application?: Applicants for qualifying new or rehabilitated landscapes that require a building or landscape permit, plan check, design review, or new or expanded water service must complete it.
What must I submit with the application?: Submit project information and the Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Checklist. Depending on the project and approach, include water budget calculations and landscape and irrigation design plans.
How do I submit the Landscape Project Application?: The form does not give a submission address or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

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This Landscape Project Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.