What does this appeal application cover?

It is for appeals of findings, conditions, or staff determinations. The form lists matters including permits, maps, rezoning, sign permits, plot plans, variances, and environmental assessments.

What information and attachments does the application request?

Provide the basis for the appeal and, when applicable, the numbers of the conditions being protested. Tract Map and Parcel Map appeals require an 8½-by-11-inch reduction of the tentative map.

Do I need a notary for this appeal application?

No. The application has a signature and date line and does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the appeal application?

File it with the Planning Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The form says to see the current schedule of development fees.

Desert Hot Springs, CA · Riverside County

No notary required

Application for Appeal of Findings, Conditions, or Staff Determination

Applicants use this form to appeal a finding, condition, or staff determination and provide the basis for the appeal to the City of Desert Hot Springs.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant appeal findings, conditions, or a staff determination for a listed matter, such as a conditional use permit, parcel map, sign permit, or variance. File it with the Planning Department and state the basis for the appeal, including the specific condition numbers being protested when applicable. Tract Map and Parcel Map appeals require an 8½-by-11-inch reduction of the tentative map; additional sheets may be used.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking to appeal a finding, condition, or staff determination for a matter listed on the application should complete and file this form.

How to submit it

File it with the Planning Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The application refers applicants to the current schedule of development fees.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the fillable Application for Appeal of Findings, Conditions, or Staff Determination.
2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and case details, select the matter being appealed, and explain the basis for the appeal.
3
Gather Required Attachments
For a Tract Map or Parcel Map appeal, include an 8½-by-11-inch reduction of the tentative map. Use additional sheets if needed.
4
Submit To The Planning Department
File the application with the Planning Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

Frequently asked questions

What does this appeal application cover?: It is for appeals of findings, conditions, or staff determinations. The form lists matters including permits, maps, rezoning, sign permits, plot plans, variances, and environmental assessments.
What information and attachments does the application request?: Provide the basis for the appeal and, when applicable, the numbers of the conditions being protested. Tract Map and Parcel Map appeals require an 8½-by-11-inch reduction of the tentative map.
Do I need a notary for this appeal application?: No. The application has a signature and date line and does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the appeal application?: File it with the Planning Department at 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The form says to see the current schedule of development fees.

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This Application for Appeal of Findings, Conditions, or Staff Determination doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Desert Hot Springs form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.