What is the Land Use Decision Appeal Form for?

It lets an appellant ask the City Council to review an appealable land use decision made by a City commission, board, committee, staff member, or other City body.

Who can use this appeal form?

Applicants and non-applicants seeking to appeal an eligible City land use decision can use the form. It asks for the decision, appeal reasons, subject address, decision maker, decision date, and appellant information.

Do I need a notary for the Land Use Decision Appeal Form?

No. This document is signed without a notary; the appellant signs and dates the form, and it identifies no attachment or related step that is notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Land Use Decision Appeal Form?

Mail or deliver the appeal and fee within the deadline to the Office of the City Clerk at 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

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No notary required

Appeal Form Land Use Decisions

This form lets applicants and other appellants ask the City Council to review an appealable City land use decision.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal an eligible land use decision made by a City commission, board, committee, staff member, or other City body. The appeal must be received within 15 days of the meeting where the decision was made, and a fee is due when submitted. The form asks for the decision being appealed, reasons for the appeal, subject address, decision maker and date, and appellant contact information.

Who needs it

Applicants and other appellants seeking City Council review of an appealable land use decision use this form.

How to submit it

Mail or deliver the appeal and required fee within the deadline to the Office of the City Clerk, City of San Juan Capistrano, 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. The form lists fees of $500 for non-applicants, $1,000 for applicants, and $150 for non-land use appeals.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the form asks the appellant to sign and date it, and identifies no attachment or related step that is notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Land Use Decision Appeal Form.
2
Complete The Form
Provide the decision being appealed, reasons, subject address, decision maker and date, and appellant contact information; then sign and date.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach any additional sheets needed for a longer explanation and include plans for presenting exhibits, if applicable.
4
Submit To The City
Mail or deliver the appeal and fee to the Office of the City Clerk within 15 days of the meeting where the decision was made.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Land Use Decision Appeal Form for?: It lets an appellant ask the City Council to review an appealable land use decision made by a City commission, board, committee, staff member, or other City body.
Who can use this appeal form?: Applicants and non-applicants seeking to appeal an eligible City land use decision can use the form. It asks for the decision, appeal reasons, subject address, decision maker, decision date, and appellant information.
Do I need a notary for the Land Use Decision Appeal Form?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the appellant signs and dates the form, and it identifies no attachment or related step that is notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Land Use Decision Appeal Form?: Mail or deliver the appeal and fee within the deadline to the Office of the City Clerk at 32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal Form Land Use Decisions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another San Juan Capistrano form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.