Carpinteria, CA · Santa Barbara County
Storm Water Runoff BMP Access and Maintenance Agreement
A recorded agreement letting the City inspect and, if needed, maintain a property's private stormwater control device, signed by the owner and notarized before recording.
- 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
Property owners who install an on-site stormwater treatment device as a condition of development approval sign this agreement granting the City of Carpinteria right of entry to inspect, test, and, in emergencies, repair the device. The form is recorded against the property with the County Recorder, and it states plainly that the owner's signature must carry a notarial acknowledgment before the City will accept and record it.
Who needs it
Property owners in Carpinteria who installed a private stormwater control device required by their development approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form itself states the owner's signature 'MUST have notarial acknowledgment' with a blank insert for the notary block, because it is recorded against the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the fillable Storm Water Runoff BMP Access and Maintenance Agreement from Carpinteria's Engineering Division page.
- 2
Fill in Property Details
Enter the APN, property address, project name, and description of the installed device.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign the acknowledgment while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized agreement to the Carpinteria City Clerk for recording.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carpinteria. 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 this agreement notarized?
- Yes, the form itself says the owner's signature must have a notarial acknowledgment before the City will record it against the property.
- How do I get the Storm Water Runoff Agreement notarized online?
- Fill in the project, APN, and device details, then book a Rush Notary video session to sign in front of a live online notary.
- Who needs to sign this form?
- The property owner who installed the private stormwater control device (Device) required by their development approval.
- Will the Carpinteria City Clerk accept an online notarization?
- Most California recorders accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with the City Clerk's office if you are unsure before recording.