Santa Paula, CA · Ventura County

No notary required

Initial Study Questionnaire

Project applicants complete this questionnaire to provide Santa Paula with information for an initial evaluation of a proposed development and its potential effects.

What this form is

The questionnaire collects project details for Santa Paula’s initial evaluation, including the proposed use, site and building sizes, development schedule, and possible effects on the surrounding area. Applicants describe existing site conditions and nearby properties, answer questions about project features, and certify that their statements are true to the best of their knowledge. The form also identifies additional sheets or agency letters to include when applicable.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing a project in Santa Paula use this form to provide project and environmental-setting information for the city’s initial evaluation.

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 document is signed and dated without a notary; any additional sheets or agency letters it requests are not identified as notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Questionnaire

    Download the Initial Study Questionnaire PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the applicant and project information, describe the site and surroundings, and answer the project questions.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Attach additional sheets when needed and, for qualifying projects, include the agency letters listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Certify the information, sign and date the form, and submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Santa Paula Initial Study Questionnaire?
It collects information about a proposed project, its site and surroundings, and potential effects for the city’s initial evaluation.
What information does the questionnaire ask for?
It asks for project and applicant details, site and building information, development plans, environmental-setting descriptions, and answers about possible project effects.
Do I need a notary for the Initial Study Questionnaire?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. Any additional sheets or agency letters it requests are not identified as notarized.
How do I submit the Initial Study Questionnaire?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Initial Study Questionnaire doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Paula form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.