Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Orange County
Appeal Of Decision Application
This application lets an interested person ask the city to appeal a decision made on a planning application.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a decision made on a planning application in Rancho Santa Margarita. The form asks for the permit type, number and title, appellant contact information, and a signed certification; the city also requires a letter explaining the appeal grounds and the applicable fee. The instructions say appeals must be filed within 15 calendar days following the decision.
Who needs it
An interested person seeking to appeal a city decision on a planning application must submit this application with the required letter and fee.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required letter, and fee to the Planning Division at City Hall, 22112 El Paseo. Call (949) 635-1800 to schedule an appointment; the form lists counter hours.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the appellant certifies the information is true and acknowledges reading the filing instructions.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Appeal Of Decision Application and read the filing instructions.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Identify the permit being appealed, provide your contact information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Items
Prepare a letter explaining the appeal grounds and required information, and arrange payment of the applicable fee.
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Submit To The City
Call the Planning Division to schedule an appointment, then submit the materials and fee at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Appeal Of Decision Application for?
- It allows an interested person to ask the city to review a decision on a planning application. The application must include the appeal grounds and the applicable fee.
- What must I include with my appeal application?
- Submit the completed application, a letter explaining the appeal and its specific grounds, and the applicable fee. The letter must include the planning application name and number and the appellant’s property address.
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal Of Decision Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the appellant certifies the information is true and acknowledges reading the filing instructions.
- How do I submit the Appeal Of Decision Application?
- Submit the application, required letter, and fee to the Planning Division at City Hall, 22112 El Paseo. Call (949) 635-1800 to schedule an appointment.