Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?

No. The document has no notary block; applicable declarations are made under penalty of perjury and signed and dated by the signer.

How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?

The form lists the Engineering Division at 714 Johnson Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472, and engineering@cityofsebastopol.gov. It does not specify a submission method.

What materials are required with the application?

The form lists a grading and drainage plan prepared by an appropriate licensed professional, three sets of plans and supporting documents, and a letter of transmittal. It also lists fees and deposits, a city business license, and workers’ compensation evidence for the contractor.

Can grading work begin before permit approval?

No. The form says no work may be performed before grading permit approval and requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice before work.

Sebastopol, CA · Sonoma County

No notary required

Grading Permit Application And Information

Property owners and contractors use this application to request city approval for grading, sitework, or other work on a project site.

What this form is

The application requests project and property details, contractor and engineer information, and declarations about workers’ compensation and owner-builder status. Sebastopol requires a completed, signed application and supporting materials, including grading and drainage plans, before reviewing a grading permit request. The document says work cannot begin before permit approval and describes additional requirements for work between October 15 and April 15.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a Sebastopol grading permit should complete the application and provide the required plans, supporting documents, and other materials.

How to submit it

The form identifies the Engineering Division at 714 Johnson Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472, and lists its email as [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its declarations are made under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates the applicable sections.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Grading Permit Application and Information PDF.
2
Complete And Sign The Form
Enter the project, property, contractor, and other requested information, then sign and date the applicable sections.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the required grading and drainage plans, supporting documentation, letter of transmittal, and other listed materials.
4
Submit To The City
The form identifies the Sebastopol Engineering Division at 714 Johnson Street and lists its email address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?: No. The document has no notary block; applicable declarations are made under penalty of perjury and signed and dated by the signer.
How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?: The form lists the Engineering Division at 714 Johnson Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
What materials are required with the application?: The form lists a grading and drainage plan prepared by an appropriate licensed professional, three sets of plans and supporting documents, and a letter of transmittal. It also lists fees and deposits, a city business license, and workers’ compensation evidence for the contractor.
Can grading work begin before permit approval?: No. The form says no work may be performed before grading permit approval and requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice before work.

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