Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Appeal Form
Cupertino residents, businesses, or other affected parties use this form to appeal specified city decisions and explain the grounds for their appeal.
What this form is
This form is for appealing listed city decisions, including certain zoning, tree, tentative map, street improvement, massage permit, and solicitor’s identification permit decisions. The form asks for applicant and appellant details, the decision being appealed, its date, and the grounds for the appeal. It also says to include the applicable appeal fee and gives different filing periods for different appeal types.
Who needs it
A person or organization appealing one of the city decisions listed on the form should complete and submit it within the applicable filing period.
How to submit it
Complete the form, include the appeal fee of $505 ($1,230.18 for massage application appeals), and return it to the attention of the City Clerk, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download Cupertino’s Appeal Form.
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Complete the Form
Provide the requested applicant and appellant information, identify the decision, and state the grounds and basis for appeal.
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Gather Attachments and Fee
Attach additional pages if necessary and include the appeal fee listed for the type of appeal.
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Submit to the City
Return the completed form to the attention of the City Clerk at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
Frequently asked questions
- What decisions can I appeal with this form?
- The form lists certain zoning, protected private tree, tentative map, street improvement, massage permit, and solicitor’s identification permit decisions. It says not to use it for the specified administrative citation, reconsideration, or public tree matters.
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal Form?
- No. The form is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Appeal Form?
- Complete the form, include the listed appeal fee, and return it to the attention of the City Clerk at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
- What information does the Appeal Form ask for?
- It asks for applicant, project planner, and appellant information; the type and date of the decision; and the specific grounds and basis for the appeal. Additional pages may be attached if necessary.
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