Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Application for Minor Residential Development

Los Gatos property owners or applicants use this application to request review of qualifying residential projects, including second-story additions, accessory structures, and sport court lighting.

What this form is

Use this application for the residential projects listed on the form, including new or expanded second stories, certain accessory structures, setback reductions, and sport court lighting. The application asks for the property location and details, project request, and applicant and owner information. Submit it with the required plans, photographs, checklist, mailing materials, and filing fee through the Town’s online portal.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing one of the residential projects listed on the application should submit it with the required supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required documents through the Town’s Citizen’s Portal. The form lists a filing fee and says additional consultant deposits may be required.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner and other listed signers sign and date the application process agreement, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Minor Residential Development Application and review its requirements and checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the property, project, applicant, and owner information, then have the owner sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Prepare the required development plans, photographs, applicable checklist, mailing materials, and filing fee.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Town

    Submit the completed application and required documents through the Town’s Citizen’s Portal.

Frequently asked questions

What projects use the Minor Residential Development Application?
The form covers projects such as second-story additions, certain accessory structures, setback reductions for accessory structures, and sport court lighting.
How do I submit the Minor Residential Development Application?
Submit the application and required documents through the Town’s Citizen’s Portal. The form lists a filing fee and notes that additional consultant deposits may be required.
Do I need a notary for the Minor Residential Development Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The owner and other listed signers sign and date the application process agreement; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

Need something notarized?

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