San Mateo County, CA · San Mateo County
Application for a Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit
This companion application is for property owners seeking a zoning nonconformity use permit for a proposed or existing structure 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
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What this form is
Use this form with the general Planning Permit Application when applying for a Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit. It identifies the type of project, zoning, parcel size, and existing and proposed nonconformities, and asks for evidence supporting the required findings. Submit the checklist from the reverse of the general application and, if applicable, a building permit or Assessor’s records showing the nonconforming structure was built legally.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for a nonconforming structure or development on a substandard parcel in San Mateo County need this companion form.
How to submit it
The form lists San Mateo County at 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063, with Mail Drop PLN 122. It also lists a telephone and fax number.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer completes the application and supporting statement, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit companion application.
- 2
Complete Both Applications
Complete this form and the general Planning Permit Application, including the project details and statement supporting the required findings.
- 3
Gather Supporting Items
Include the checklist from the reverse of the general application and, if applicable, a building permit or Assessor’s records.
- 4
Submit to San Mateo County
Use the county contact information shown on the form: 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063, Mail Drop PLN 122.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit application cover?
- It covers projects involving legal nonconforming structures or structures on substandard parcels, and asks for project details and evidence supporting the required findings.
- What should I submit with this application?
- Submit the general Planning Permit Application and its checklist. If applicable, include a building permit or Assessor’s records showing that the nonconforming structure was built legally.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Zoning Nonconformity Use Permit application?
- The form lists San Mateo County, 455 County Center, 2nd Floor, Redwood City, CA 94063, and Mail Drop PLN 122 as contact information.