Do I need a notary for the Director Decision Appeal form?

No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

Who may file an appeal?

The form says an interested person may appeal. For residential projects, it describes people who own property or reside within 1,000 feet and can demonstrate injury; for non-residential and mixed-use projects, it requires demonstrating property injury.

How do I submit the appeal form?

Return it to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The form states that appeals are due by 4:00 P.M., or by 1:00 P.M. when filed on a Friday.

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Appeal of the Decision of Director of Community Development

This form lets an interested person appeal a Community Development Director decision to the Los Gatos Planning Commission.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal a decision of the Director of Community Development to the Planning Commission. The form states that an appeal must be filed within ten days after the decision is rendered and asks for the decision date, project or application, location, reasons for the appeal, and appellant contact details. Contact the project planner to learn what material is required for the public hearing.

Who needs it

A person who meets the form’s definition of an interested person and seeks to appeal a Community Development Director decision may file this form.

How to submit it

Return the appeal form to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The form lists different appeal fees for residential, commercial, and tree appeals.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the appellant to provide reasons for the appeal and lists no notarized or sworn attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Appeal Form
Download the Appeal of the Decision of Director of Community Development form.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the decision date, project or application, location, reasons for the appeal, and your contact information.
3
Ask About Hearing Materials
Contact the project planner to determine what material is required for the public hearing.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then return it to the Community Development Department at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Director Decision Appeal form?: No. The form has signature and date fields but no notary block; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
Who may file an appeal?: The form says an interested person may appeal. For residential projects, it describes people who own property or reside within 1,000 feet and can demonstrate injury; for non-residential and mixed-use projects, it requires demonstrating property injury.
How do I submit the appeal form?: Return it to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The form states that appeals are due by 4:00 P.M., or by 1:00 P.M. when filed on a Friday.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal of the Decision of Director of Community Development doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Gatos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.