Los Altos, CA · Santa Clara County
General Planning Application
Los Altos property owners or applicants use this application to request planning review for a project and provide project, contact, and property information.
What this form is
Use this application to identify the type of planning review requested and describe the project, its location, parcel numbers, and zoning districts. The form lists review types including design review, lot-line adjustment, tree removal, use permit, and variance; it also includes a hold harmless agreement and requires signatures. If an authorized agent signs for the owner, written proof of that authority must accompany the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking one or more of the planning reviews listed on the form should complete it with project and contact details.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required; property owners and applicants sign and date the declaration made under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the General Planning Application PDF.
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Complete the Form
Select the requested review type and fill in the project, property, and contact information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documentation
If an authorized agent signs for the property owner, include written documentation showing authority to sign.
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Sign and Submit
Have the property owner and applicant, if different, sign and date the form, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the General Planning Application request?
- It identifies the requested review type and collects the project location, parcel and zoning information, project description, and contact details for the applicant, owner, and architect or designer.
- Who signs the application?
- The form has signature lines for the property owner and, if different, the applicant. An agent signing for the owner must provide written documentation of authority.
- Do I need a notary for the General Planning Application?
- No. The document does not require notarization; property owners and applicants sign and date its declaration made under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the General Planning Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.