Do I need a notary for the Conditional Use Permit Application?

No. The application does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the owner, owner consent and signature verification are required; acceptable evidence may include original notarizations, a legible driver’s license copy, or other evidence acceptable to the Planning Director.

How do I submit the Conditional Use Permit Application?

The form lists the Sierra County Planning Department’s mailing address and email. Include the completed application and checklist materials, including the location map, project description, plot plan, and indemnification agreement.

What materials must accompany the application?

The checklist calls for a location map, detailed project description, plot plan, and Sierra County’s Indemnification Agreement, along with a completed and signed application.

What is the initial review fee?

The checklist lists an initial review fee of $100. It says the project fee will be determined.

Sierra County, CA · Sierra County

No notary required

Conditional Use Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request county review of a proposed conditional land use and its potential impacts.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Sierra County · Sierra County, Sierra County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: sierracounty.ca.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The application is for proposed land uses that require a conditional use permit, and it may be processed after a preliminary environmental review. It asks for applicant and property details, a project description, a location map, a detailed plot plan, and written evidence addressing required findings. The checklist also calls for an indemnification agreement and an initial review fee.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent proposing a land use that requires a conditional use permit should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Sierra County Planning Department at P.O. Box 530, 101 Courthouse Square, Downieville, CA 95936, and [email protected]. The checklist lists a $100 initial review fee; the project fee is to be determined.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary requirement; if the applicant is not the owner, provide owner-consent signature verification, which may include original notarizations or other acceptable evidence.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Conditional Use Permit Application and review its instructions and checklist.
2
Complete and Sign
Fill in applicant, property, and project details, provide written evidence for the listed findings, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the location map, detailed project description, plot plan, and Indemnification Agreement; include owner-consent evidence if applicable.
4
Submit to the County
Submit the application and materials to the Sierra County Planning Department using the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Conditional Use Permit Application?: No. The application does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the owner, owner consent and signature verification are required; acceptable evidence may include original notarizations, a legible driver’s license copy, or other evidence acceptable to the Planning Director.
How do I submit the Conditional Use Permit Application?: The form lists the Sierra County Planning Department’s mailing address and email. Include the completed application and checklist materials, including the location map, project description, plot plan, and indemnification agreement.
What materials must accompany the application?: The checklist calls for a location map, detailed project description, plot plan, and Sierra County’s Indemnification Agreement, along with a completed and signed application.
What is the initial review fee?: The checklist lists an initial review fee of $100. It says the project fee will be determined.

Need something notarized?

This Conditional Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Sierra County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.