Santa Clara, UT · Washington County
Internal Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
This application requests permitted-use approval for an internal accessory dwelling unit and is filed by property owners seeking to establish or operate an IADU in Santa Clara.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Santa Clara · Santa Clara, Washington County, Utah
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- cdn.santaclarautah.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application collects property-owner information and requires scaled site and floor plans showing details such as parking, room layouts, doors, windows, and safety detectors. It also includes an Affidavit of Understanding describing owner-residency conditions and what happens if those conditions are no longer met. Santa Clara requires permitted-use approval and a business license to operate an IADU; building permits are required for new, remodel, and finish work.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Santa Clara approval to operate an internal accessory dwelling unit must submit this application, plans, and the signed Affidavit of Understanding.
Why it needs a notary
The Affidavit of Understanding has a notarial acknowledgment block; each property owner signing the affidavit must personally appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Santa Clara IADU application and review the application and Affidavit of Understanding.
- 2
Complete the Form and Plans
Enter the owner and property information, prepare the required scaled plans, and complete the affidavit without signing it yet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the property owner or owners signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarial session and sign the affidavit as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, plans, and any required supporting documents to Santa Clara City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Santa Clara. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized Affidavit of Understanding?
- Complete the affidavit with the property and owner details, then sign it before a notary. The form includes an acknowledgment block for the notary to complete.
- Do I need to submit plans with this application?
- Yes. The application calls for scaled site and floor plans with specified property, parking, room, door, window, and detector details.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- Utah authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary with remote notary certification. Check that the city and recorder will accept the notarized document before submitting it.
- What does the Washington County Recorder require?
- The form says recorded documents must be original and single-sided, and that a separate legal description is required. Confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.
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