Cotati, CA · Sonoma County

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Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Code Compliance Delay Request Form

Property owners use this form to request a five-year delay in code enforcement while working to legalize an unpermitted dwelling unit in Cotati.

What this form is

This form lets a property owner request a five-year delay in code enforcement for eligible violations while working to legalize an unpermitted dwelling unit. The owner must submit it with the building permit application for legalization. The form asks for the owner’s name, property identification, signature, and date; the City completes the deferral expiration date and its representative’s name, signature, and date.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking a five-year code enforcement delay for an unpermitted dwelling unit must complete and sign this form.

How to submit it

Sign the form and submit it with the application for a building permit to legalize the unpermitted dwelling unit. The form does not give a submission address or method.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Code Compliance Delay Request Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Owner Information

    Enter the property owner’s name and identify the property on the form.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    The property owner signs and dates the request.

  4. 4

    Submit With The Building Permit Application

    Submit the signed form with the application for a building permit to legalize the unpermitted dwelling unit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Code Compliance Delay Request Form?
No. This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the delay request form?
Sign the form and submit it with the application for a building permit to legalize the unpermitted dwelling unit. The form does not specify a submission method.
Who can request a code enforcement delay?
The form is for a property owner seeking a five-year delay for eligible violations while working to legalize an unpermitted dwelling unit.

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