Cupertino, CA · Santa Clara County
Appeal Form Chapter 14.12 Damage to Public Trees
This form lets a person contest a penalty for damage to a public tree by submitting an appeal to the Cupertino City Clerk.
What this form is
Use this form to appeal a penalty under Chapter 14.12 for damage to public trees. The appeal must be filed within 10 business days of the penalty and include the violation notice, the issues being contested, the relief requested, and the reasons for the appeal. The form also says to submit an advance deposit of the total fine or an advance deposit hardship waiver application.
Who needs it
A recipient of a penalty for damage to a public tree who wants to contest the violation or responsibility may file this appeal.
How to submit it
Return the completed form to the attention of the City Clerk, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, with the advance deposit of the total fine or the applicable hardship waiver application. The form lists (408) 777-3223.
About notarization
This appeal form is signed without a notary; a hardship-waiver route may involve a sworn declaration and a separate notarized document establishing a lien on real property.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Chapter 14.12 public tree damage appeal form.
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Complete The Appeal
Enter appellant details, the penalty decision date, the items protested, and the relief and reasons sought.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach a copy of the violation notice and include the total-fine advance deposit or an applicable hardship waiver application.
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Submit To The City Clerk
Return the completed appeal to the attention of the City Clerk at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, within 10 business days from the penalty date.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the public tree damage appeal form?
- No. The appeal form calls for signatures, not notarization. A separate hardship-waiver route may involve a sworn declaration and a notarized lien document.
- How do I submit the public tree damage appeal form?
- Return it to the attention of the City Clerk at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino. Include the total-fine advance deposit or the applicable hardship waiver application.
- What should I include with the appeal?
- Attach a copy of the violation notice and state the items protested, supporting facts, relief sought, and reasons. The form also calls for appellant names and signatures.
- When is the appeal due?
- The form says an appeal is due within 10 business days from the date of the penalty.
Need something notarized?
This Appeal Form Chapter 14.12 Damage to Public Trees doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cupertino form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.