Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County

No notary required

Appeal Form

This form lets a person appeal a Planning Commission decision to the Richmond City Council and explain the reasons for the appeal.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal a Planning Commission decision to the Richmond City Council. It asks which decision is being appealed, whether it was an approval or denial, the item’s name as printed on the Planning Commission or Historic Preservation agenda, and the reasons for the appeal. The form also has fields for fee paid, date, contact details, and a mailing address.

Who needs it

A person seeking to appeal a Planning Commission decision to the Richmond City Council should complete this form.

How to submit it

Deliver or mail the completed form to the City Clerk at 450 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804. The form includes a field for fee paid.

About notarization

This appeal form does not require a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Form

    Download the Appeal Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Identify the decision and agenda item, state your reasons for appeal, and fill in the requested fee, date, and contact details.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    The form does not identify any required attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Deliver or mail the completed form to the City Clerk at 450 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Richmond Appeal Form do?
It lets a person appeal a Planning Commission decision to the Richmond City Council and state the reasons for the appeal.
Who should use this appeal form?
A person seeking to appeal a Planning Commission decision to the Richmond City Council can use this form.
Do I need a notary for the Appeal Form?
No. The form does not require a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer simply signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Appeal Form?
Deliver or mail it to the City Clerk at 450 Civic Center Plaza, 3rd Floor, Richmond, CA 94804.

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