Ceres, CA · Stanislaus County
Predevelopment Review Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a preliminary city review and feedback on a proposed development project.
What this form is
This application requests a predevelopment meeting so city staff can identify issues and provide preliminary comments before a formal application or building plans are submitted. It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, and a choice confirming whether the applicant is the current owner. Applicants must provide detailed site plans and building elevations; the review does not grant project approval or entitlements.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking preliminary city comments on a proposed project before submitting a formal application or building plans should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit plans to the Planning Division before 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting; the form requests one electronic copy. Meetings are held Wednesdays, and the form says to check with the office for the meeting location.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and initials an acknowledgment, and submits plans, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Predevelopment Review Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the project, property, applicant, and owner information; select and initial the applicable ownership acknowledgment, then sign.
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Prepare Plans
Prepare the required site plans and building elevations, including the details listed on the application, and provide one electronic copy.
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Submit To The Planning Division
Submit plans to the Planning Division before 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting; check with the office for the meeting location.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Predevelopment Review Application for?
- It requests a meeting for preliminary city comments and early identification of issues before a formal application or building plans are submitted.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The application calls for detailed site plans and building elevations, including project and surrounding-area information, proposed improvements, building heights, and materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Predevelopment Review Application?
- No. The applicant signs and initials an acknowledgment; the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Predevelopment Review Application?
- Submit plans to the Planning Division before 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting. The form requests one electronic copy and says to check with the office for the meeting location.