Permit Applications & Forms

The following forms are available for download for the convenience of our customers. For application submittals that include a set of plans, please provide a digital copy of your project plans on a thumb drive. If you have any questions regarding permit requirements or the application process, please contact us at (831) 768-3050.

Planning


  1. Address Assignment Request
  2. Administrative Review Permit (ARP)
  3. Design Review Permit Application
  4. Environmental Information Form
  5. Fence Permit Application
  6. Home Occupation Permit
  1. Land Division Application
  2. Pre-Application Development Review
  3. Sign Permit Application
  4. Temporary Sign Permit
  5. Use Permit Application (AUP/SUP)
  6. Zoning Clearance

Green Building


Please refer to the 2013 version of CalGreen for information on Green Building requirements.

Building

  1. Abandoned Residential Property Application (PDF)
  2. Accessibility - Cost Documentation Form
  3. Accessibility - Unreasonable Hardship Form
  4. Building/Fire Application
  5. Carbon Monoxide Affidavit (PDF)
  6. Checklist for ADUs and JADUs
  7. Eligibility for Expedited Plan Check for Solar Installations (PDF)
  1. Owner Builder Disclosure Form English Version (PDF)
  2. Owner Builder Disclosure Form Spanish Version (PDF)
  3. Property Maintenance Guidelines in English (PDF)
  4. Property Maintenance Guidelines in Spanish (PDF)
  5. Special Inspection Agencies List (PDF)
  6. Special Inspection Form (PDF)
  7. Watsonville Carbon Fund Voluntary Compliance Worksheet (PDF)

Construction & Demolition

The City has developed a Construction Waste Management Plan to help contractors meet the requirement to divert at least 65% of materials generated at construction and demolition projects. For more information, visit the Public Works & Utilities Department Construction & Demolition Recycling page.