Who can file a Capitola appeal?

A Capitola resident may file a permit appeal. A non-resident may appeal if they can demonstrate a significant interest in the matter.

How do I submit the appeal application?

Submit the completed application and applicable fee to the Community Development Department at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010. The document says postmarks are not accepted.

Do I need a notary for the appeal application?

No. The application calls for a signature and date, and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

What information does the application request?

It requests appellant contact details, project address, property owner, application number, appeal type, and the reasons and grounds for the appeal. Additional pages may be attached.

Capitola, CA · Santa Cruz County

No notary required

Appeal Information and Application

Capitola residents and other eligible parties use this application to challenge a city decision and request review by the applicable decision-making body.

What this form is

This application lets eligible parties appeal certain city decisions, including staff determinations, permit decisions, code enforcement actions, and building code interpretations. The city says an appeal must be filed within the applicable deadline, with a completed application and the required fee. The form asks for appellant and project details, the type of appeal, and the reasons and grounds for the appeal.

Who needs it

Capitola residents, and non-residents who can demonstrate a significant interest, may use this application to appeal an eligible city decision.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and applicable fee to the Community Development Department, 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Appeal Information and Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in your contact and project details, select an appeal type, and explain the reasons and grounds for your appeal.
3
Gather Supporting Pages
Attach additional pages if needed to explain the reasons and grounds for your appeal.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, include the applicable fee, and submit it to the Community Development Department.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file a Capitola appeal?: A Capitola resident may file a permit appeal. A non-resident may appeal if they can demonstrate a significant interest in the matter.
How do I submit the appeal application?: Submit the completed application and applicable fee to the Community Development Department at 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010. The document says postmarks are not accepted.
Do I need a notary for the appeal application?: No. The application calls for a signature and date, and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
What information does the application request?: It requests appellant contact details, project address, property owner, application number, appeal type, and the reasons and grounds for the appeal. Additional pages may be attached.

Need something notarized?

This Appeal Information and Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Capitola form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.