Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Minor Modification Checklist

Gilroy property owners and applicants use this application and checklist to request streamlined review of eligible minor development changes.

What this form is

The Minor Modification Application and checklist are for requests involving eligible minor changes to a property, such as certain site, landscaping, building, or parking changes. The checklist identifies required and conditional submittal items, including a site plan, building elevations, and an arborist report; the application asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed uses, and signatures.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized applicants seeking City review of an eligible minor development change should complete this application and checklist.

How to submit it

Applications must be submitted online through Go Permit. The checklist refers applicants to the Application Submittal Details for clarification and city expectations.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner or applicant signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Minor Modification Application and checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property information, describe the existing use and proposed changes, and sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Checklist Items

    Prepare required items and any applicable items listed on the checklist; consult the Application Submittal Details for clarification.

  4. 4

    Submit Through Go Permit

    Submit the application online through Go Permit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Minor Modification Checklist for?
It lists submittal items for a Minor Modification request and accompanies an application describing the property and proposed changes.
Who can submit a Minor Modification Application?
The property owner or an applicant may submit it. Applicants who are not the property owner must provide written proof that the owner authorized them to submit.
How do I submit the Minor Modification Application?
Submit the application online through Go Permit. Refer to the Application Submittal Details document for clarification and City expectations about checklist items.
Do I need a notary for the Minor Modification Application?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the owner or applicant signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

Need something notarized?

This Minor Modification Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gilroy form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.