Westlake Village, CA · Los Angeles County
Development Application
Westlake Village's master planning application for conditional use permits, variances, and other entitlements, which must be filed with a notarized Property Owner Affidavit.
- California-licensed 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
Westlake Village's Planning Department uses one Development Application form for conditional use permits, variances, tentative maps, sign modifications, and other discretionary entitlements. The form requires that at least one Property Owner Affidavit with a notarized property owner signature accompany the application, with a separate affidavit for each additional required signature.
Who needs it
Property owners, developers, and their representatives filing a conditional use permit, variance, map, or other discretionary planning entitlement in Westlake Village.
Why it needs a notary
The application states it must be accompanied by at least one Property Owner Affidavit bearing a notarized property owner signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Development Application from the Westlake Village Planning Department page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Select your entitlement type and fill in the project and applicant information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session for the Property Owner Affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each property owner signs the affidavit while the notary verifies identity and witnesses the signature live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Download the notarized affidavit and submit it with the full Development Application to Westlake Village Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westlake Village. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed California 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
- Do I need a notarized affidavit for my Development Application?
- Yes. Westlake Village requires at least one Property Owner Affidavit with a notarized property owner signature to accompany every Development Application.
- How do I get my Property Owner Affidavit notarized online?
- Upload the affidavit, verify your ID, and sign in front of an online notary during a live video session, then download the notarized PDF to submit with your application.
- Do I need a separate affidavit for each property owner?
- Yes, if the property is owned by more than one person or multiple signatures are otherwise required, a separate notarized Property Owner Affidavit is needed for each signature.
- Will Westlake Village accept an online notarization?
- Most California cities accept notarial acts performed under another state's law, but check with the Westlake Village Planning Department if you are unsure before submitting.