Albany, CA · Alameda County
Planning & Zoning Appeal Form
Applicants or parties with standing use this form to appeal an administrative decision by Planning staff or an action by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
What this form is
This form records an appeal of a Planning staff administrative decision or a Planning & Zoning Commission action. It asks for the decision date and type, project address and description, applicant and appellant contact details, and the basis for the appeal. The form says a written appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of the action and identifies the department or city office that receives it.
Who needs it
An applicant or party with standing who wants to appeal a Planning staff administrative decision or a Planning & Zoning Commission action needs this form.
How to submit it
File an administrative-decision appeal with the Community Development Department, or an appeal of a Planning & Zoning Commission action with the City Clerk. The form lists phone numbers for questions.
About notarization
This appeal form is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Planning & Zoning Appeal Form.
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Complete the Form
Enter the decision details, project information, applicant and appellant contact details, and basis for the appeal.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the appeal form.
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Submit to the City
File an administrative-decision appeal with the Community Development Department, or a commission-action appeal with the City Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can file a Planning & Zoning appeal?
- The form says an applicant or party with standing may appeal an administrative decision by Planning staff or an action by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- How do I submit a Planning & Zoning appeal?
- File an appeal of an administrative decision with the Community Development Department. File an appeal of a Planning & Zoning Commission action with the City Clerk.
- Do I need a notary for the Planning & Zoning Appeal Form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- What information does the appeal form ask for?
- It asks for the decision date and type, project address and description, applicant and appellant contact information, and the basis for the appeal.