How do I submit the Planning Permit Application?

Submit it to the Planning Division at 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, during the hours listed on the form: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

What materials go with the application?

The checklist includes plans, an electronic PDF plan set, a title report, water connection commitment, and other items. Some requirements depend on the project; confirm requirements with planning staff.

What permits can I request with this form?

The form lists requests including coastal development permits, variances, use permits, lot mergers, lot line adjustments, parcel maps, and tentative subdivision maps.

Half Moon Bay, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Planning Permit Application Form

Property owners and project applicants use this form to request planning permits and provide information about a proposed development or activity in Half Moon Bay.

What this form is

Use this application to request one or more listed planning permits, including coastal development permits, use permits, variances, and subdivision-related permits. The form asks for the project type, property and applicant details, owner signature, and supporting materials such as plans, a title report, and applicable checklists. The City recommends confirming submittal requirements and fees with planning staff before applying.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives seeking a listed planning permit for a proposed development or activity in Half Moon Bay need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Planning Division at 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, during the listed business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the attached Affidavit of Application Materials is also signed and dated, with no notary requirement stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Planning Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Select the requested permit type and provide project, property, applicant, and owner information. Sign where indicated.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Use the checklist to assemble required plans and supporting documents; confirm project-specific requirements with planning staff.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the application and materials to the Planning Division at 501 Main Street during the business hours stated on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Planning Permit Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the attached Affidavit of Application Materials is also signed and dated, with no notary requirement stated.
How do I submit the Planning Permit Application?: Submit it to the Planning Division at 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, during the hours listed on the form: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
What materials go with the application?: The checklist includes plans, an electronic PDF plan set, a title report, water connection commitment, and other items. Some requirements depend on the project; confirm requirements with planning staff.
What permits can I request with this form?: The form lists requests including coastal development permits, variances, use permits, lot mergers, lot line adjustments, parcel maps, and tentative subdivision maps.

Need something notarized?

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