Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Privacy Protection Planting Affidavit
An arborist or landscape architect files this affidavit to certify that a residence’s privacy protection planting and irrigation match the approved plans.
What this form is
This affidavit certifies that privacy protection planting and irrigation have been installed consistently with the approved landscape plans. Cupertino requires it before the residence’s final inspection. An Internationally Certified Arborist or Licensed Landscape Architect completes and signs it, identifying the installation address, the plans’ preparer and date, and their professional license number; a reduced 11-by-17-inch copy of the approved planting plan is attached or scanned with the form.
Who needs it
A property owner arranging a residence’s final inspection needs an Internationally Certified Arborist or Licensed Landscape Architect to complete and sign this certification.
How to submit it
Attach or scan the affidavit with a reduced 11-by-17-inch copy of the approved planting plan. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the certifying arborist or landscape architect signs and dates it, with the approved planting plan attached or scanned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Affidavit
Download the Privacy Protection Planting Affidavit PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Have an Internationally Certified Arborist or Licensed Landscape Architect complete and sign the certification.
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Attach The Approved Plan
Attach or scan the affidavit with a reduced 11-by-17-inch copy of the approved planting plan.
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Submit Before Final Inspection
Submit it to the city department named on the form before the residence’s final inspection.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Privacy Protection Planting Affidavit certify?
- It certifies that the residence’s privacy protection planting and irrigation are installed consistently in design, height, and location with the landscape plans.
- Who completes the planting affidavit?
- An Internationally Certified Arborist or Licensed Landscape Architect certifies the planting by completing and signing the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Privacy Protection Planting Affidavit?
- No. The certifying arborist or landscape architect signs and dates the form; the approved planting plan is attached or scanned with it.
- How do I submit the planting affidavit?
- Attach or scan it with a reduced 11-by-17-inch copy of the approved planting plan. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.