Sonoma, CA · Sonoma County
Cost Recovery Agreement
Property owners and applicants sign this agreement when seeking covered land use entitlements, encroachment or grading permits, and related inspection services.
What this form is
This agreement covers the City of Sonoma’s recovery of costs for processing covered applications and inspecting work, including when an application is withdrawn or not approved. It identifies the property and project and sets out payment, deposit, invoicing, and other obligations. The applicant pays an initial deposit upon signing; the form says it is not required for flat-fee applications.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants for covered land use entitlements, encroachment or grading permits, and related inspections complete this agreement.
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 agreement is signed and dated without a notary; it instructs applicants to attach acknowledgements but does not specify that they must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Agreement
Download the Cost Recovery Agreement PDF.
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Complete The Project Details
Enter the property location or assessor’s parcel number and the project name, then provide the requested owner and applicant information.
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Sign And Date
The property owner and applicant sign and date the agreement. Attach acknowledgements as instructed on the form.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed agreement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Cost Recovery Agreement cover?
- It sets out payment of the City’s reimbursable costs for reviewing and processing covered applications and inspecting work, including when an application is withdrawn or not approved.
- Who completes the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- The property owner and applicant complete and sign it for covered land use entitlement, encroachment or grading permit, and inspection services.
- Do I need a notary for the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- No. The agreement is signed and dated without a notary. It instructs applicants to attach acknowledgements but does not specify that they must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Cost Recovery Agreement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.