Santa Maria, CA · Santa Barbara County
Request for Early Land Use Consultation and Verification
This form lets an applicant or representative ask Santa Maria to review a proposed business or land use at a specific site.
What this form is
Applicants complete this form to help the City of Santa Maria assess whether a proposed land use may be permitted or conditionally permitted at a particular site. It requests contact and property details, the business’s operations, proposed alterations, equipment, materials, deliveries, and other use information. The City also uses the form to record zoning, land use designations, entitlements, and parking information.
Who needs it
An applicant or authorized representative seeking the city’s review of whether a proposed business or land use may be permitted at a specific site should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The signer signs and dates this form without a notary; optional site plans, floor plans, and parcel maps are listed as attachments, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Early Land Use Consultation and Verification form.
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Complete the Form
Provide contact, property, and detailed information about the proposed business or land use.
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Gather Attachments
If available, attach conceptual or detailed site plans, floor plans, or assessor’s parcel maps.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Early Land Use Consultation and Verification form for?
- It helps the City of Santa Maria review whether a proposed land use may be permitted or conditionally permitted at a particular site.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for contact and site details, business operations, equipment, materials, proposed alterations, and other information about the proposed use.
- Do I need a notary for the Early Land Use Consultation and Verification form?
- No. The signer signs and dates the form without a notary. Optional site plans, floor plans, and parcel maps are listed as attachments; the form does not state that they need notarization.
- How do I submit the Early Land Use Consultation and Verification form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document does not specify a submission address or method.
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