Gilroy, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Planning Application

Property owners and designated agents use this application to request planning approvals for a development project in Gilroy.

What this form is

The application lets property owners and designated agents request planning actions, including site review, conditional use permits, variances, and zoning changes. It asks for property and development details, owner and agent information, reimbursement terms, and a hazardous waste and substances statement. The application also includes an indemnification agreement for development applications and requires signatures from the property owner and applicant.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a planning approval and the designated agents handling the application must complete and sign the applicable sections.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. It also lists the division’s phone and fax numbers; the form does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form requires original wet signatures, and the signer signs and dates the application and agreement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Gilroy Planning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select the application type and provide property, development, owner, and designated agent information.

  3. 3

    Complete Required Statements

    Complete the reimbursement acknowledgment, hazardous waste and substances statement, and indemnification agreement.

  4. 4

    Gather Signatures

    Obtain the required original wet signatures and dates from the property owner or owners and designated applicant.

  5. 5

    Submit To The City

    Use the Planning Division address listed on the form; the form does not specify how to submit it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Gilroy Planning Application cover?
It requests planning actions such as site review, a conditional use permit, a variance, or a zoning change, and collects property, project, owner, and agent information.
Who needs to sign the application?
The property owner must sign, and all owners of record must sign unless lawful power of attorney is provided. The designated applicant or agent also signs.
Do I need a notary for the Planning Application?
No. The form requires original wet signatures, but does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates the application and agreement.
How do I submit the Planning Application?
The form lists the Gilroy Community Development Department, Planning Division, at 7351 Rosanna Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, but does not specify a submission method.

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