Cotati, CA · Sonoma County

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Appeal Application

This application lets applicants or their representatives appeal a Planning Commission or Director decision concerning a project in Cotati.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a decision by the Planning Commission or Director. The form requests project and contact details, the action being appealed, the date of the action, and the facts and basis for the appeal; the applicant must also review and agree to the listed statements. The city says appeals must be filed within 10 calendar days, and application review will not begin until the specified deposit fee is received.

Who needs it

An applicant or authorized representative seeking to appeal a Planning Commission or Director decision about a project in Cotati needs this application.

How to submit it

File it with the Community Development Director within 10 calendar days after the decision or action. The form lists the Community Development Department at 201 W Sierra Avenue, Cotati, CA 94931, and [email protected]; review begins after the specified deposit fee is received.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant or authorized representative signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Cotati Appeal Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter project and contact information, identify the action and date, and explain the facts and basis for the appeal.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Read and check the agreement statements, then sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    File With The City

    File with the Community Development Director within 10 calendar days after the decision or action; the specified deposit fee is required before review begins.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Cotati Appeal Application do?
It lets an applicant or authorized representative appeal a decision by the Planning Commission or Director and provide project details and the basis for the appeal.
Do I need a notary for the Cotati Appeal Application?
No. This application has no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant or authorized representative signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Cotati Appeal Application?
File it with the Community Development Director within 10 calendar days after the decision or action. The form lists the department’s Cotati address and [email protected].
When will the city review my appeal application?
The form says review will not begin until staff receives the deposit fee specified for the application type in the Master Fee Schedule.

Need something notarized?

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