San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Bayside Design Review Application
This application is for property owners or project applicants seeking County design review for a proposed project in a Bayside Design Review District.
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
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What this form is
The application requests design review for a proposed project, such as a new residence, addition, or other development. Applicants provide project, property, and contact details, describe proposed materials, and certify the information. The accompanying checklist outlines pre-application conference and submittal requirements, including plans and supporting materials. The County uses the submission to review the project against applicable design standards and required findings.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a project in a Bayside Design Review District need this application and its required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Bring the checklist to Planning Counter staff when submitting a complete application to Current Planning. The department is at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Bayside Design Review Application and its submittal checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, owner, project site, project description, and proposed materials information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Use the checklist to prepare the required supporting documents and plans, and arrange the required pre-application conference.
- 4
Submit to the County
Bring the complete application and checklist to Planning Counter staff for submission to Current Planning.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Bayside Design Review Application?
- No. The application has owner and applicant signature and date fields, but no notary block. The checklist does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Bayside Design Review Application?
- Bring the completed application and required materials to Planning Counter staff when submitting a complete application to Current Planning at the address listed on the form.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The checklist lists items including proof of ownership, an Environmental Information Form, a design standards explanation, color copies, preliminary drawings, and site, floor, and elevation plans.