Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County

No notary required

Master Application

Capitola’s Master Application is for property owners or applicants seeking city review of a development project, such as an addition, remodel, or permit request.

What this form is

Use this application to describe a project and request the applicable city review, including planning, coastal, subdivision, or other listed review types. It asks for project and property details, contact information, proposed work and building areas, and signatures; it also includes a processing-fee agreement and plan specifications. A stormwater project application is included for the Public Works Department to determine applicable post-construction requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing a project in Capitola should complete this application and provide the project information and plans it requests.

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 application and stormwater section ask the signer to sign and date, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Master Application PDF and review its application sections and plan specifications.

  2. 2

    Complete the Project Details

    Fill in the project, property, proposed work, and contact information, then sign and date the applicable sections.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans and Attachments

    Prepare the plans and project information requested in the plan specifications, including stormwater information when applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Capitola Master Application used for?
It provides project details and requests city review for proposed work. The form lists review types including design permits, coastal permits, use permits, subdivisions, and other applications.
What information and materials does the application ask for?
It asks for project and property details, contact information, proposed work, and signatures. The document also lists plan specifications and includes a stormwater project application.
Do I need a notary for the Capitola Master Application?
No. The application and stormwater section ask for signatures and dates, and the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Capitola Master Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The stormwater section says the Public Works Department uses the information to determine applicable requirements.

Need something notarized?

This Master Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Capitola form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.