San Ramon, CA · Contra Costa County
Appeal Initiation Form
This form lets appellants ask the City of San Ramon to review a city decision by identifying the project and explaining specific reasons for the appeal.
What this form is
Use the Appeal Initiation Form to file an appeal with the City of San Ramon. It requests the appellant’s contact information, the project name and address, and a detailed explanation of the appeal, including the specific determination, facts, or decision being challenged; the instructions say to submit it with the applicable fee within 10 calendar days of the decision.
Who needs it
A person seeking to appeal a city decision must provide this form and the required information and fee to the City Clerk’s Office.
How to submit it
File the completed form with the City Clerk’s Office in person or by mail, with the applicable fee. The City must receive it by close of business within 10 calendar days of the decision.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Appeal Initiation Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter appellant and project information, then explain the specific reasons for the appeal.
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Gather Attachments And Fee
Attach all pages detailing the appeal reasons and include the applicable fee payment.
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Submit To The City
File in person or by mail with the City Clerk’s Office within 10 calendar days of the decision.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Appeal Initiation Form ask for?
- It asks for appellant contact details, counsel information if applicable, the project name and address, and a detailed statement of the specific reasons for the appeal.
- How do I submit the Appeal Initiation Form?
- Submit it to the City Clerk’s Office in person or by mail with the applicable fee. The city must receive it by close of business within 10 calendar days of the decision.
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal Initiation Form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- What should I include with my appeal?
- Attach all pages that provide the detailed reason for your appeal, and include the applicable fee payment identified in the City’s Fee Schedule.