Sunnyvale, CA · Santa Clara County
Development Impact Fee Deferral Agreement
A recorded lien agreement letting a residential developer in Sunnyvale defer paying development impact fees until a certificate of occupancy is issued, under Government Code Section 66007(c) (SB 937).
- 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
State law (SB 937) lets cities allow residential developers to defer development impact fees until a certificate of occupancy is issued rather than at building permit issuance. Sunnyvale requires the property owner to sign this agreement granting the City a lien on the property to secure the deferred fees, and because the agreement is recorded with the Santa Clara County Recorder, the property owner's signature must be notarized.
Who needs it
Residential developers and property owners in Sunnyvale who want to defer development impact fees on a qualifying project rather than pay them at building permit issuance.
Why it needs a notary
The agreement is recorded with the Santa Clara County Recorder and its signature block instructs that 'PROPERTY OWNER SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Request the Agreement
Work with Sunnyvale's Planning Division to prepare the fee deferral agreement for your project.
- 2
Review the Fee Schedule
Confirm the deferred fees listed in Exhibit B match your project.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment for the property owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign the agreement while the notary observes live.
- 5
Submit to the City
Return the notarized agreement to Sunnyvale Planning for recording before your first certificate of occupancy.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sunnyvale. 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, it is recorded as a lien against the property with the Santa Clara County Recorder, and the signature block requires the property owner's signature to be notarized.
- How do I get the fee deferral agreement notarized online?
- Fill in the property, fee, and project details with City staff, then book a Rush Notary video session to sign in front of a live online notary.
- Who signs this agreement?
- The property owner (or an authorized representative of the owning entity) and the City of Sunnyvale.
- Will Santa Clara County accept an online notarization?
- Most California recorders accept properly notarized remote online acknowledgments, but check with the Planning Division if you are unsure before recording.