Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County
Minor Deviation Checklist
Gilroy property owners or applicants use this checklist to assemble and submit a complete minor deviation application package to the Planning Division.
What this form is
This checklist organizes the materials needed for a Gilroy minor deviation request and includes a supplemental questionnaire and owner/applicant certification. The city states that minor deviation requests are for proposals within the listed setback, yard, building site area, or parking limits. Applicants identify the requested code exception and explain the property’s circumstances and how the request affects nearby people and property.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a minor deviation in Gilroy use this checklist to prepare the required application materials and explain their request.
How to submit it
Submit the complete application package online through Go Permit. The checklist identifies planning application fees as a required item and lists the Community Development Department Planning Division’s contact information.
About notarization
This checklist is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the owner or applicant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the Minor Deviation Checklist PDF to review the listed requirements and supplemental questionnaire.
- 2
Complete The Questionnaire
Describe the code exception requested, property circumstances, and why the request would not grant a special privilege or harm the vicinity.
- 3
Gather Application Materials
Prepare the required checklist items and any materials the planner marks as applicable, including the signed certification.
- 4
Submit Through Go Permit
Submit the complete application package online through Go Permit.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Gilroy’s Minor Deviation Checklist include?
- It lists application materials, including a site plan, building elevations, and a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire asks about the requested code exception, property circumstances, and effects on the vicinity.
- Who uses the Minor Deviation Checklist?
- Property owners or applicants seeking a minor deviation in Gilroy use it to assemble the application package. The checklist says these requests are limited to specified setback, yard, building site area, or parking proposals.
- Do I need a notary for the Minor Deviation Checklist?
- No. The owner or applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary. The checklist does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Minor Deviation Checklist?
- Submit the application package online through Go Permit. The checklist identifies planning application fees as a required item.