Commercial Permit Applications/Handouts
Commercial & Non-Residential
You will find all applications used by our department for any commercial (non-residential) purposes. If you are unsure of which application you need please email the Community Development Department or contact us at (909) 364-2740.
| Application / Information / Requirements | When do I Need This Application? |
| Appeal Information and Application (PDF) | To appeal a land use decision made by a reviewing authority other than the City Council. |
| Building Location Certification (PDF) | Building Elevation, Location & Height certification. To be completed by a licensed Land Surveyor or registered Civil Engineer. |
| Building Permit Application (PDF) | Required to do any type of construction in the City. |
| Building Permit Authorization (Precise Grade: Commercial & Multi-Family Residential Development) Application (PDF) | When submitting precise grading plans / on-site utility plans for a commercial or multifamily development. |
| Building Permit Authorization (Precise Grade: Residential Single Lot Development) Application (PDF) | When submitting precise grading plans / on-site utility plans for a residential single lot development. |
| Building Permit Authorization (Precise Grade: Tract Development) Application (PDF) | To verify design standards and conditions of approval for approved projects prior to any permits issued. |
| Certificate of Compliance | This application is required when there is evidence that the lot was created in non-conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act. |
| Certificate of Correction | This application is required for revisions to a Final Map to correct any errors on the subject property. |
| Certificate of Occupancy (No TI Planned) (PDF) | Required before you can occupy your business space and open for business. |
| Certificate of Occupancy Application (Temporary) (PDF) | To open only for training, stocking, and release of utilities prior to building permit final. |
| Conditional Use Permit Application & Information (PDF) | Required for construction, alteration, or expansion of every use that is allowed within a land use district: subject to a conditional use permit. |
| Conditional Use Permit for Wireless Communication Facilities Application & Information (PDF) | Required for major wireless communication facilities, major modifications to an existing wireless communications facility, collocation that is a substantial change to an existing wireless communications facility, or a wireless communications facility located within a residential zone. |
| Easement or Quitclaim | This application is required to grant an entity the right to use a piece of property belonging to a separate individual or entity for a specific purpose or to remove such right. |
| Equestrian and Large Animal Permit Application & Procedures (PDF) | Required for any equestrian and large animal keeping uses or businesses with the Equestrian Large Animal Overlay District. |
| Erosion Control Information (PDF) | Installation, inspection, and approval for construction of soils erosion / sediment control plans. |
| EV Charging Permit Process (PDF) | Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Process |
| EV Charging Station Checklist (PDF) | This checklist is to be submitted with a building permit application for all electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) projects. |
| Extension of Time Information and Application (PDF) | To request an extension of time of a conditional approval of a project. |
| Final Map Application | This application is required to convert a tentative tract or parcel map to a legal subdivision of land. |
| Foundation and Slab Design Requirements (PDF) | For additions and minor structures. |
| General Plan and Development Code Amendments Information (PDF) | Required for changes to the general plan, development code, or zoning map. |
| Geotechnical Report Information (PDF) | Guidelines for preparation of geotechnical reports. |
| Grading Information (PDF) | Guidelines for grading. |
| Grading Inspection Report (PDF) | Required for any grading. |
| Gray Water Systems Information | California plumbing standards for laundry to landscape simple gray water systems. |
| Grease Interceptor Requirements (PDF) | Required for all food services establishments. |
| Grease Interceptor Waiver Request (PDF) | To waive the Grease Interceptor requirement. |
| Land Use Application Questionnaire (PDF) | Used for all but minor land use applications; "Environmental Study Guidelines" are referenced in the application. |
| Landscape Plan Review Information and Application (PDF) | Required to verify compliance of design standards and conditions of approval for approved projects. |
| Major Variance Application and Information (PDF) | A procedure to provide relief from zoning provisions when special circumstances applicable to property deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity with the same zoning designations. |
| Massage Clinic Application (PDF) | To open a massage clinic in the City. |
| Minor-Oriented Business License Application (PDF) | This application is for any person(s) who are employed at, or own, a minor-oriented business pursuant to Chapter 5.32 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code. This application is also used for Ice Cream Vendor licenses. |
| Minor Use Permit Application and Info (PDF) | This application is required for the operation, alteration or expansion of a use allowed withing a zoning district pursuant to Appendix A and Section 16.78 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code, and subject to review and approval of the Minor Use Permit. |
| Minor Use Permit Application for Wireless Communications Facilities (PDF) | Required for minor facilities,and collocations that do not substantially change an existing wireless communications facility. |
| Minor Variance Application and Information (PDF) | This application is required when a minor variance from a development standard is requested. |
| Non-Structurally Affixed/Non-Illuminated Sign Permit Application (PDF) | For signs that are non-electrical and/or non-structural, such as "foam" type signs. |
| Off-Site Grading Letter Information (PDF) | Required when developer needs to work outside of his property, but in conjunction with his project. |
| Permanent Sign Information and Application (PDF) | For signs that are electrical/illuminated and/or structurally affixed to the building, as well as for Pylon and monument signs. |
| Plan Check Contact List Information (PDF) | List of important phone numbers frequently used during the plan check process. |
| Plan Preparation / Signature on Plans Information (PDF) | Explains how to prepare plans for submittal and required signatures. |
| Planning Research Application (PDF) | This application is for pre-entitlement review that requires staff time for research, meeting attendance, conference calls, etc., prior to formal application submittal. |
| Pre-Application Review Information (PDF) | To request a preliminary review of a proposed project prior to formal application submittal. |
| Pre-Grading Meeting Information (PDF) | Explains the purpose and process of a pre-grade meeting. |
| Property Owner Authorization to Submit Application (PDF) | This application is required when a person other than an entity officer or owner is submitting an application on behalf of the entity or owner. |
| Public Convenience & Necessity (PCN) Application (PDF) | This application is required for alcoholic beverage sales determined to be located within a census tract deemed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to have undue concentration for the applicable license type. |
| Rough Grading Application | This application is required to review rough grading plans. |
| Sewer Fees Information (PDF) | Explains the two types of sewer fees collected when a project requires the installation of new plumbing fixtures. |
| Site Plan Review Application & Submittal Information (PDF) | Required for construction, alteration, or expansion of land uses that are permitted within a zoning district; subject to approved site plan. |
| Soils and Geology Review Information and Application (PDF) | Explains procedure and submittal requirements. |
| Specific Plan (New or Amendment) | An application to propose a specific zone with standards that deviate from the current Development Standards. |
| Special Events Information and Application (PDF) | For temporary use property for special events (i.e. fairs, carnivals, religious, pageants, etc.) |
| Sub-Contractors List Information (PDF) | Must be completed prior to certificate of occupancy / building final. |
| Temporary Banners/Flags Information and Application (PDF) | For temporary advertising of business openings, promotional items, or special events. |
| Temporary Shade Structures Information (PDF) | Provides details about limitations and standards. |
| Temporary Use Permit Information and Application (Construction Office / Security Office) (PDF) | To obtain a setdown permit for temporary construction or security office. |
| Temporary Use Permit Information and Application (General) (PDF) | To allow certain uses to operate in the City for a defined period of time. |
| Temporary Use Permit Information and Application (Model Home / Sales Office / Design Center / Sales Trailer and Temporary Signs) (PDF) | For temporary use of residential units within recorded subdivisions as sales offices and/or model homes, sales trailer and temporary signs; also to permit temporary advertising structure. |
| Tenant Improvement Application and Checklist (PDF) | Required for any interior improvements to commercial space. |
| Tentative Parcel Map (Minor Subdivision) Application and Information (PDF) | Required for subdivision of four or less parcels. |
| Tentative Tract Map Application and Information (PDF) | This application is required to verify compliance of design standards. A “Land Use Questionnaire” is required upon submittal of this application. |
| Tree Removal Information and Application (PDF) | This application is required when it has been deemed necessary to replace, relocate, or remove a native tree or a heritage tree. |
| /DocumentCenter/View/9256 Tree Pruning Standards (PDF) | International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) tree pruning standards. |
| Trust Deposit Account (TDA) Application & Agreement | In order to process a land development project, a Trust Deposit Account (TDA) must be established prior to the City commencing any work on the project. |
| Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan Application | This application is required at time of submittal for demolition projects (>500 sq ft); new construction (>= 1,000 sq ft/valuation of $200,000 or more); construction of new residential dwellings; construction of new multifamily dwellings (4 or more units). |
| Zoning Clearance Application - Sign Program (PDF) | This application applies to commercial centers that wish to have a comprehensive sign program to create consistency for signage in the center or for an amendment to an existing sign program. |
| Zoning Clearance Application - Wireless (PDF) | Required for minor modifications to an existing wireless communications facility or removal of transmission equipment. |
| Zoning Clearance Review (PDF) | This application is required for review of a proposed change to an approved use or development, and as defined in Chapter 16.79 of the Chino Hills Municipal Code. |
| Zoning Verification Request Application (PDF) | To request a letter verifying zoning for a specific Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN). |