Watsonville, CA · Santa Cruz County
Zoning Clearance Occupancy Permit Application
Businesses use this application to request zoning clearance for a proposed business or use at a Watsonville location.
What this form is
This application requests zoning clearance for a business at a Watsonville address and must be submitted in person. It asks for business and applicant details, the current and proposed uses, floor area, parking, and information about building changes. Applicants are asked to provide a site plan and floor plan; the form notes that zoning clearance does not replace other city requirements, including building permits and fire clearance.
Who needs it
A business applicant seeking zoning clearance for a proposed business or use at a Watsonville location should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application in person to the Community Development Department, 250 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076. The form includes a fee field but does not state an amount.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Clearance Occupancy Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, business, site, proposed-use, floor-area, parking, and building-change information requested.
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Gather The Plans
Prepare the requested 8.5-by-11-inch site plan and floor plan, including the details listed on the form.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the applicant declaration under penalty of perjury.
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Submit In Person
Submit the application in person to the Community Development Department at 250 Main Street, Watsonville.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Clearance Occupancy Permit Application?
- It is an application for zoning clearance for a proposed business or use at a Watsonville location. It collects applicant, business, site, and proposed-use information.
- What should I include with my zoning clearance application?
- The form asks for a site plan and a floor plan, each on 8.5-by-11-inch paper. The plans should show details such as dimensions, parking, rooms, walls, and windows.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Clearance Occupancy Permit Application?
- No. The document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the zoning clearance application?
- The form says it must be submitted in person to the Community Development Department at 250 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076.