Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County
Demolition Affidavit
Property owners and project professionals complete this affidavit to document their understanding of Los Gatos demolition rules for a building project.
What this form is
This affidavit documents the project team’s understanding of how Los Gatos defines demolition for historic and nonhistoric structures, and includes certifications about the proposed plans. The form identifies the property address and building permit number, asks whether the property is historic, and requires signatures and dates from the property owner and project professionals. It includes code excerpts and says an affidavit is required before a building permit for certain work.
Who needs it
Property owners and the listed architect or designer, engineer, and contractor of record complete and sign the affidavit for the project.
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 property owner and project professionals initial, sign, and date it, with no notarized attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Demolition Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Project Information
Enter the project address and building permit number, and indicate whether the property is historic.
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Review and Sign
Read the affidavit and code excerpts, then have the listed project participants initial, sign, and date as required.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Demolition Affidavit?
- No. The document calls for initials, signatures, and dates from the property owner and listed project professionals; it does not specify a notarized attachment.
- Who signs the Demolition Affidavit?
- The form lists the property owner, architect or designer of record, engineer of record, and contractor of record for signatures and certifications.
- How do I submit the Demolition Affidavit?
- The document does not provide a submission address, email, or portal. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.