Saratoga, CA · Santa Clara County

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Design Review Submittal Checklist

This checklist helps Saratoga applicants assemble plans and supporting documents for a design review application before submitting them to the city.

What this form is

Use this checklist to prepare a design review application package and its plans for city review. It lists application materials and detailed plan requirements, including site plans, elevations, surveys, and reports; some items are required only for certain projects. The city asks applicants to submit an electronic copy of the plans and associated documents in PDF format.

Who needs it

Property owners and their agents preparing a design review application package for a project in Saratoga should use this checklist.

How to submit it

Submit an electronic copy of plans and associated documents in PDF format to the Community Development Department, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070.

About notarization

This checklist does not require notarization; it lists a property-owner-signed application form as an attachment, with no sworn or notarized step stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the Design Review Submittal Checklist PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application Materials

    Prepare the application materials and plans listed in the checklist for your project.

  3. 3

    Gather Applicable Attachments

    Include applicable reports, surveys, forms, and other documents listed in the checklist.

  4. 4

    Submit The PDF Package

    Submit an electronic copy of plans and associated documents in PDF format to the Community Development Department.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Design Review Submittal Checklist for?
It lists application materials and detailed plan requirements for a design review submission in Saratoga, including plans, surveys, and reports that may apply to a project.
Who should use this checklist?
Property owners and agents preparing a design review application package can use it to identify the documents and plans to include with the application.
How do I submit the design review package?
Submit an electronic copy of the plans and associated documents in PDF format to the Community Development Department at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070.
Do I need a notary for this design review checklist?
No. This checklist does not require notarization; it lists a property-owner-signed application form as an attachment, with no sworn or notarized step stated.

Need something notarized?

This Design Review Submittal Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Saratoga form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.