San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Biological Impact Form
Applicants use this form to provide San Mateo County with a biological evaluation and supporting information for a proposed coastal development project.
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
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- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The form provides a standardized format for the biological information the County needs to process coastal development applications. A Biological Impact Report is required for proposed development within 100 feet of a Sensitive Habitat; the report must be prepared by a qualified professional selected jointly by the applicant and the County and submitted before development review. It asks for project and site details, survey methods, biological findings, impacts, mitigation measures, and certification.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing development within 100 feet of a Sensitive Habitat must arrange for a qualified professional to prepare and submit a Biological Impact Report.
How to submit it
The form lists the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063, and says the report is submitted prior to development review.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a certification, and the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Biological Impact Form and review the guidelines included with it.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and project details, report findings, potential impacts, proposed mitigation, and the required certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the required maps and exhibits, and attach a qualification summary for the principal investigator.
- 4
Submit to the County
Submit the report to the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department prior to development review.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Biological Impact Form for?
- It provides a format for biological information about a proposed project, including site conditions, survey results, potential impacts, and mitigation measures.
- When is a Biological Impact Report required?
- The guidelines say a report is required for proposed developments within 100 feet of a Sensitive Habitat and must be submitted before development review.
- Do I need a notary for the Biological Impact Form?
- No. The form has a certification for the signer to sign and date; it does not require a notary.
- How do I submit the Biological Impact Form?
- The form lists the San Mateo County Planning and Building Department at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063. The report is submitted prior to development review.