Do I need a notary for the Appeal Form?

No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for supporting documentation, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.

When must I file an appeal?

The form says an appeal must be filed within ten calendar days after the Community Development Director or Planning Commission decision.

What information does the Appeal Form ask for?

It asks for appellant and project details, a description of the decision, the action sought, and the basis for the appeal. Attach documentation supporting the request.

Foster City, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Appeal Form

This form lets people appeal a decision by the Community Development Director or Planning Commission and explain the grounds for their appeal.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal a decision by the Community Development Director or Planning Commission. The appeal must be written and filed within ten calendar days of the decision; the form asks for appellant and project details, the decision being appealed, the requested action, and the basis for the appeal. Supporting documentation should be attached, and a required appeal fee must accompany specified appeals.

Who needs it

A person seeking to appeal a Community Development Director or Planning Commission decision should complete this form or submit a letter with the required information.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Check with staff for the required appeal fee amount.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment, only supporting documentation and the cited code section.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Appeal Form to prepare a written appeal of a Community Development Director or Planning Commission decision.
2
Complete The Form
Provide your contact details, project address and description, the decision being appealed, the relief sought, and the basis for your appeal.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach documentation supporting your request. The form also cites Section 17.06.150 of the Foster City Municipal Code.
4
Submit The Appeal
File within ten calendar days after the decision. Check with staff for the required appeal fee amount and use the city department's current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Appeal Form?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for supporting documentation, but does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Appeal Form?: Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. Check with staff for the required appeal fee amount.
When must I file an appeal?: The form says an appeal must be filed within ten calendar days after the Community Development Director or Planning Commission decision.
What information does the Appeal Form ask for?: It asks for appellant and project details, a description of the decision, the action sought, and the basis for the appeal. Attach documentation supporting the request.

Need something notarized?

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