Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Community Development Application Process Agreement
Applicants and representatives sign this agreement to acknowledge the Town of Los Gatos’ decision-making process for land-use applications and permits.
What this form is
The agreement explains how the Town considers land-use applications and permits, including the roles of decision-making bodies, staff recommendations, and rules for communicating with Planning Commissioners. All applicants and their representatives or professionals must read, understand, acknowledge, and sign it before an application is considered complete and ready for review. It also includes a release allowing the Town to copy and reproduce submitted development materials for stated Town functions.
Who needs it
Applicants and their representatives or professionals for land-use applications or permits considered by the Town’s listed decision-making bodies must sign this agreement.
How to submit it
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 listed signers acknowledge and agree by signing and dating the agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download the Agreement
Download the Community Development Application Process Agreement.
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Read the Agreement
Review the decision-making process and statements in the agreement.
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Complete and Sign
Have the applicable signers acknowledge the statements and sign and date the agreement.
- 4
Gather Application Materials
Gather the development application drawings and other materials referenced in the agreement.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the signed agreement with the application using the city department’s current instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Community Development Application Process Agreement?
- No. The agreement has signature and date lines but no notary block; each signer acknowledges and agrees by signing and dating it.
- Who signs this agreement?
- Applicants and their representatives or professionals must read, understand, acknowledge, and sign it before the application is deemed complete.
- What does the agreement cover?
- It explains the Town’s land-use decision-making process, staff and consultant recommendations, communications with Planning Commissioners, and the Town’s release to reproduce submitted materials.
- How do I submit the agreement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.