Santa Maria, CA · Santa Barbara County
M-2 Zone Form
Prospective business owners or tenants in Santa Maria’s M-2 district use this form to describe their business to the Community Development Department.
What this form is
The form lets the Community Development Department review and keep a record of a proposed business in the M-2 General Manufacturing district. Prospective business owners or tenants are asked to provide details such as the business location, operations, products, equipment, deliveries, hours, staffing, and storage. The form also requests supporting materials when applicable, including a conceptual floor plan, site plan, or advertising materials.
Who needs it
Prospective owners or tenants planning a business in Santa Maria’s M-2 district are requested to file a business description with the Community Development Department.
How to submit it
File the completed description with the Community Development Department at 110 South Pine Street, #101, Santa Maria, California 93454-5082.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its requested floor plan, site plan, and advertising attachments are not identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the M-2 Zone Form.
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Complete The Business Description
Answer the questions about the proposed business, its operations, products, equipment, deliveries, staffing, and other activities.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include a conceptual floor plan and, when applicable, a site plan for outside storage and copies of typical advertising.
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File With The Department
File the completed description with the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the M-2 Zone Form?
- No. The signer signs and dates the form; the requested floor plan, site plan, and advertising materials are not identified as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the M-2 Zone Form?
- File it with the Community Development Department at 110 South Pine Street, #101, Santa Maria, California 93454-5082.
- What information does the M-2 Zone Form request?
- It asks about the business location, services, products, materials, equipment, deliveries, operations, hours, employees, storage, and retail sales.
- What attachments may be needed with the form?
- The form requests a conceptual floor plan. If there will be outside storage, it asks for a dimensioned site plan; if advertising materials exist, attach typical examples.
Need something notarized?
This M-2 Zone Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Maria form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.