Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Building Board of Appeals Application for Appeal
Richmond petitioners use this application to appeal a building decision and explain the action they are challenging and the relief they seek.
What this form is
This application lets a petitioner ask the Building Board of Appeals to review a building department order or action, or to consider a requested alternate material, construction method, or interpretation. It asks for petitioner and property details, the project and permit information, the decision date, and concise statements explaining the appeal, supporting facts, requested relief, and reasons; sketches or diagrams may be attached if necessary.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking review of a building department decision or approval of an alternate material, construction method, or interpretation uses this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Board of Appeals Application for Appeal.
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Complete the Form
Provide petitioner, project, permit, and property details, then explain the decision or action being challenged and the relief sought.
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Gather Attachments
Attach sketches, maps, or diagrams if necessary; use attachments or the reverse of the form for additional statements.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Board of Appeals application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it requests no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Board of Appeals application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form. The document does not give contact details, so check the city website for current information.
- What information does the appeal application ask for?
- It asks for petitioner and property details, project and permit information, the decision date, and statements describing the challenged action, supporting facts, and requested relief.
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This Building Board of Appeals Application for Appeal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.