Albany, CA · Alameda County
Planning & Zoning Appeal Form
Applicants or parties with standing use this form to appeal a Planning staff administrative decision or a Planning & Zoning Commission action in Albany.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a Planning staff administrative decision or a Planning & Zoning Commission action. A written appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of the action; staff decisions go to the Planning & Zoning Commission, while Commission decisions go to the City Clerk. The form asks for the decision date and type, project and contact details, the appeal basis, and the appellant’s signature.
Who needs it
An applicant or other party with standing who wants to appeal a Planning staff administrative decision or Planning & Zoning Commission action needs this form.
How to submit it
File an appeal of a Planning staff decision with the Community Development Department; file an appeal of a Planning & Zoning Commission action with the City Clerk. The form refers to the current Master Fee Schedule for the non-refundable appeal cost.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions 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
Provide the decision date and type, project address and description, applicant and appellant contact details, and basis of appeal; sign and date it.
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Check The Appeal Cost
Refer to the current Master Fee Schedule for the non-refundable cost of the appeal.
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Submit The Appeal
File within 14 calendar days. Send a staff decision appeal to the Community Development Department or a Commission action appeal to the City Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Planning & Zoning Appeal Form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Planning & Zoning Appeal Form?
- File an appeal of a Planning staff decision with the Community Development Department. File an appeal of a Planning & Zoning Commission action with the City Clerk.
- Who can appeal a Planning or Zoning decision?
- The form says an applicant or a party with standing may appeal an administrative decision by Planning staff or an action by the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- When must I file an appeal?
- The form says a written appeal must be filed within 14 calendar days of the administrative or Commission action.