Do I need a notary for the Public Art in Private Development Application?

No. The form has an applicant signature and date field, but no notary block; it does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.

Who uses the Public Art in Private Development Application?

Applicants for covered new commercial developments and residential projects of three or more units use it to choose on-site artwork, an in-lieu fee, or an applicable exemption.

How do I submit the Public Art in Private Development Application?

Submit it with the Development Review Application Package. For on-site art, submit preliminary plan materials one week before the initial Arts and Culture Commission review.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for the development address, applicant contact information, the selected public art option or exemption, estimated construction value, the one-percent amount, and the applicant's signature and date.

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Public Art in Private Development Application

This application records a development project's public art option and related project details for Los Gatos applicants submitting a Development Review Application Package.

What this form is

Los Gatos requires this application for non-exempt projects covered by its public art requirements. Applicants select on-site artwork or an in-lieu payment to the Public Art Fund, or identify an exemption, and provide the project address, contact details, construction value, and signature. The document also describes the Arts and Culture Commission review process and materials required for artwork proposals.

Who needs it

Applicants for covered commercial developments and residential projects of three or more units use this form to document their public art option or an exemption.

How to submit it

Submit this form with the Development Review Application Package. For on-site artwork, submit the specified preliminary public art plan materials one week before the initial Arts and Culture Commission review.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Public Art in Private Development Application PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the development address and applicant details, choose an art option or exemption, and provide construction valuation, signature, and date.
3
Gather Art Plan Materials
For on-site art, prepare the preliminary public art plan materials listed in the document for the initial Arts and Culture Commission review.
4
Submit With the Development Review Package
Submit the form with the Development Review Application Package; submit preliminary plan materials one week before the initial review.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Public Art in Private Development Application?: No. The form has an applicant signature and date field, but no notary block; it does not state that any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
Who uses the Public Art in Private Development Application?: Applicants for covered new commercial developments and residential projects of three or more units use it to choose on-site artwork, an in-lieu fee, or an applicable exemption.
How do I submit the Public Art in Private Development Application?: Submit it with the Development Review Application Package. For on-site art, submit preliminary plan materials one week before the initial Arts and Culture Commission review.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for the development address, applicant contact information, the selected public art option or exemption, estimated construction value, the one-percent amount, and the applicant's signature and date.

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