Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

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Appeal of the Decision of Santa Clara County Fire Department on an Exception Request

This form lets an applicant appeal a Santa Clara County Fire Department decision denying an exception request to the Los Gatos Planning Commission.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal a Santa Clara County Fire Department decision denying an exception request. The form says the applicant may appeal the denial to the Los Gatos Planning Commission and asks for the decision date, project or application number, location, and applicant contact information. Submit it with development plans, the exception request materials, denial letter, justification letter, and the application filing fee.

Who needs it

An applicant whose Santa Clara County Fire Department exception request was denied and who wants to appeal that decision to the Los Gatos Planning Commission needs this form.

How to submit it

Submit the completed appeal and required documents through the Citizen’s Portal at permits.losgatosca.gov. The form lists a filing fee based on the Planning fee schedule.

About notarization

This appeal is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Appeal Form

    Download the Los Gatos appeal form for a denied Santa Clara County Fire Department exception request.

  2. 2

    Complete and Sign the Form

    Enter the decision date, project or application number, location, and contact information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include electronic development plans, the exception request materials, denial letter, justification letter, and application filing fee.

  4. 4

    Submit Through the Citizen’s Portal

    Submit the completed appeal and required documents through the Citizen’s Portal at permits.losgatosca.gov.

Frequently asked questions

What does this fire department exception appeal form do?
It lets an applicant appeal a Santa Clara County Fire Department decision denying an exception request to the Los Gatos Planning Commission.
What documents must accompany the appeal?
The form lists electronic development plans, the exception request materials submitted to the fire department, the denial letter, a justification letter, and the application filing fee.
Do I need a notary for this appeal?
No. The form requires a signature and date but does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the appeal?
Submit the appeal with all required documents through the Citizen’s Portal at permits.losgatosca.gov, as directed on the form.

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This Appeal of the Decision of Santa Clara County Fire Department on an Exception Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Gatos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.