What does the tree permit decision appeal form do?

It allows a person to appeal a Town of Los Gatos decision about a tree removal or pruning permit and provide reasons the appeal should be granted.

How do I submit the tree permit appeal?

Return the completed form to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The form says to file within ten days after the written decision notice was mailed.

Do I need a notary for the tree permit appeal?

No. The appeal form has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

Los Gatos, CA · Santa Clara County

No notary required

Appeal of Tree Removal or Pruning Permit Decision

Use this form to appeal a Town of Los Gatos decision on a tree removal or pruning permit and explain why the appeal should be granted.

What this form is

This form lets a person appeal a Town of Los Gatos decision about a tree removal or pruning permit. It asks for the decision date, application number, location, reasons for the appeal, and the appellant’s contact information and signature. The form says to file within ten days after the written decision notice was mailed, by 4:00 p.m. (or by 1:00 p.m. on Friday).

Who needs it

Anyone appealing a Town of Los Gatos decision on a tree removal or pruning permit uses this form to provide the decision details and reasons for appeal.

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 a $112.00 Tree Appeal amount.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the appeal form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Appeal of Tree Removal or Pruning Permit Decision form.
2
Complete the Appeal
Enter the decision date, application number, location, reasons for appeal, and your contact information.
3
Sign and Date
Print your name, sign, and date the appeal form.
4
Submit to the Town
Return the form to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030.

Frequently asked questions

What does the tree permit decision appeal form do?: It allows a person to appeal a Town of Los Gatos decision about a tree removal or pruning permit and provide reasons the appeal should be granted.
How do I submit the tree permit appeal?: Return the completed form to the Community Development Department at 110 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030. The form says to file within ten days after the written decision notice was mailed.
Do I need a notary for the tree permit appeal?: No. The appeal form has a signature and date field but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal of Tree Removal or Pruning Permit Decision doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Los Gatos form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.