Shafter, CA · Kern County

No notary required

Code Enforcement Appeal Form

Shafter property owners or appellants use this form to appeal a code enforcement citation and provide the case, property, and appeal details.

What this form is

This form lets an appellant explain why they are appealing a code enforcement citation. Complete the case and contact details, identify the property or parcel number, and state the reason for the appeal; additional sheets may be attached. The form says it must be returned within 15 days of the invoice date with the required citation deposit by check or money order payable to the City of Shafter. The appeal fee is not refundable unless waived by the hearing officer.

Who needs it

A person appealing a code enforcement citation in Shafter needs to complete this form and include the required citation deposit.

How to submit it

Return the completed form to Code Enforcement Department, 336 Pacific Ave, Shafter, CA 93263, no later than 15 days from the invoice date. Include a check or money order payable to the City of Shafter for the citation deposit.

About notarization

This appeal form is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the appellant signs and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Shafter Code Enforcement Appeal Form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the case and contact details, property location or parcel number, and reason for appeal.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments And Deposit

    Attach additional sheets if needed and include the required citation deposit by check or money order payable to the City of Shafter.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Return the form to Code Enforcement Department within 15 days of the invoice date.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Shafter Appeal Form ask for?
It asks for the case number, appellant contact information, the property location or parcel number, and the reason for the appeal.
How do I submit the Shafter Appeal Form?
Return it to Code Enforcement Department at 336 Pacific Ave, Shafter, CA 93263, within 15 days of the invoice date. Include the required citation deposit by check or money order payable to the City.
Do I need a notary for the Shafter Appeal Form?
No. The form is signed without a notary and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the appellant signs and dates it.

Need something notarized?

This Code Enforcement Appeal Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shafter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.