Do I need a notary for the Planning Commission appeal application?

No. The application has no notary block. The signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct.

What should I include with the appeal application?

The form lists a copy of the written decision or ruling, the decision date, and a letter explaining the grounds for appeal among its submittal requirements.

Clayton, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision

This application lets an eligible appellant ask Clayton’s City Council to review a Planning Commission decision.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a Planning Commission decision to the City Council. The form says the appeal must be filed within 10 calendar days of the Planning Commission Notice of Decision. It asks for appellant contact information, the decision date, grounds for the appeal, a written decision or ruling, and a letter explaining the appeal.

Who needs it

An aggrieved person seeking City Council review of a Clayton Planning Commission decision uses this application to state the grounds for appeal.

How to submit it

Take the form and appeal fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, Third Floor, 6000 Heritage Trail. The form lists City Hall hours as Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision application.
2
Complete The Form
Print or type legibly, provide appellant contact information and decision details, and explain the grounds for the appeal.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include a copy of the written decision or ruling and a letter of explanation; attach additional sheets if needed.
4
Submit To The City Clerk
Take the application and appeal fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, Third Floor, 6000 Heritage Trail.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Planning Commission appeal application?: No. The application has no notary block. The signer makes a declaration under penalty of perjury that the application and attachments are true, complete, and correct.
How do I submit the Planning Commission appeal application?: Take the form and appeal fee to the City Clerk at City Hall, Third Floor, 6000 Heritage Trail. The form lists weekday hours, excluding holidays.
What should I include with the appeal application?: The form lists a copy of the written decision or ruling, the decision date, and a letter explaining the grounds for appeal among its submittal requirements.
When must I file the appeal?: The form says an appeal must be filed within 10 calendar days of the Planning Commission Notice of Decision.

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This Appeal of a Planning Commission Decision doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Clayton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.