Do I need a notary for the fence height exception application?

No. This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the approval. The form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

What documents does the application require?

The checklist calls for plans, fencing details, and a letter of justification, along with other listed site information and an application fee.

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Application for a Fence Height Exception

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a fence height exception from the Town of Los Gatos and provide property and project details.

What this form is

This application requests a fence height exception and asks for the property location, zoning, applicant and property owner details, and the owner's approval and signature. The Town's submittal checklist calls for an application fee, plans and fencing details, and a letter of justification explaining the request and applicable circumstances. Submit the application with all required documents through the Citizen's Portal.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking a fence height exception in Los Gatos should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.

How to submit it

Submit the application with all required documents via the Citizen's Portal at permits.losgatosca.gov/Login; the form also lists [email protected] and 408-354-6872.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the approval, and the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the fence height exception application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, applicant, and owner details; the property owner should sign and date the approval.
3
Gather Required Documents
Use the checklist to prepare the required plans, fencing details, letter of justification, and other listed information.
4
Submit to the Town
Submit the application and all required documents through the Citizen's Portal.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the fence height exception application?: No. This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates the approval. The form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the fence height exception application?: Submit the application with all required documents via the Citizen's Portal at permits.losgatosca.gov/Login.
What documents does the application require?: The checklist calls for plans, fencing details, and a letter of justification, along with other listed site information and an application fee.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Fence Height Exception doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Gatos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.