San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Application for an Architectural Review Companion Page
This companion form helps applicants describe materials, existing site features, and proposed work when applying for architectural review in San Mateo County.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of San Mateo County · San Mateo County, San Mateo County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- smcgov.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
Applicants use this form together with the general Planning Permit Application when applying for Architectural Review. It asks about exterior materials and finishes, existing structures and vegetation, trees to be removed, grading, landscaping, and proposed storage tanks. The instructions also call for checklist items from the Planning Permit Application and line-of-sight drawings or photos showing what can be seen from the scenic roadway.
Who needs it
Applicants applying for Architectural Review must complete this form along with the general Planning Permit Application and the listed supporting items.
How to submit it
Submit the completed forms and required items to the Planning and Building Department at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.
About notarization
No notary is required; the form requests the applicant’s name and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Architectural Review Companion Page PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the materials, site details, applicant name, and primary permit number.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Complete the general Planning Permit Application and gather its checklist items and line-of-sight drawings or photos.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the forms and supporting items to the Planning and Building Department at the address provided.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Architectural Review Companion Page ask for?
- It asks for materials and finishes, existing site features, trees to be removed, grading, proposed landscaping, storage tanks, the applicant’s name, and the primary permit number.
- Do I need a notary for the Architectural Review Companion Page?
- No. The form requests the applicant’s name and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Architectural Review Companion Page?
- Submit it with the general Planning Permit Application and the required checklist items and line-of-sight drawings or photos to the Planning and Building Department at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.