Do I need a notary for the Appeal Application Form?

No. The form calls for the appellant's signature and date, not notarization. Its attached municipal-code excerpt and appeals procedure summary do not require a notarized or sworn step.

How do I submit the Appeal Application Form?

File appeals to the City Council or City Manager with the City Clerk. File appeals to the Planning Commission or Building Standards Advisory and Appeals Board with the Planning and Building Director.

What information does the appeal application ask for?

It asks for appellant and representative contact details, the decision being appealed, the project or application and location, the decision date, the facts supporting the appeal, and the requested action.

When must I file an appeal?

The form says appeals must be filed within ten calendar days of the action. The attached code says an appeal must be made within 10 days, unless another time is specified by the applicable appeal provisions.

Calistoga, CA · Napa County

No notary required

Appeal Application Form

This form lets a person appeal a city decision by stating the grounds for the appeal and the action they want the City Council to take.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a decision by the Planning Commission, a department director or staff, the City Council, or another decision-maker. The form asks for appellant and representative contact details, the project or application, its location and decision date, the facts supporting the appeal, and the requested action. It must be completed entirely and filed within ten calendar days of the action; a non-refundable processing fee is required.

Who needs it

A person appealing a city decision should complete this application, state the specific grounds, sign it, and file it with the appropriate city official.

How to submit it

File City Council or City Manager appeals with the City Clerk; file Planning Commission or Building Standards Advisory and Appeals Board appeals with the Planning and Building Director. The form lists the Building Department at 1232 Washington Street and [email protected].

About notarization

This appeal form is signed and dated without a notary; its attached municipal-code excerpt and appeals procedure summary do not require a notarized or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Calistoga Appeal Application Form PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill out all fields, state the specific grounds for the appeal and requested action, then sign and date the form.
3
Gather Supporting Sheets
Attach additional sheets if needed to explain the appeal grounds or requested actions.
4
File With The Appropriate Official
File with the City Clerk for City Council or City Manager appeals, or with the Planning and Building Director for the specified board or commission appeals.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Appeal Application Form?: No. The form calls for the appellant's signature and date, not notarization. Its attached municipal-code excerpt and appeals procedure summary do not require a notarized or sworn step.
How do I submit the Appeal Application Form?: File appeals to the City Council or City Manager with the City Clerk. File appeals to the Planning Commission or Building Standards Advisory and Appeals Board with the Planning and Building Director.
What information does the appeal application ask for?: It asks for appellant and representative contact details, the decision being appealed, the project or application and location, the decision date, the facts supporting the appeal, and the requested action.
When must I file an appeal?: The form says appeals must be filed within ten calendar days of the action. The attached code says an appeal must be made within 10 days, unless another time is specified by the applicable appeal provisions.

Need something notarized?

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