Santa Paula, CA · Ventura County

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Planning Director Decision Appeal Form

This form lets an appellant ask the Planning Commission to review a decision or action made by the Planning Director under Title 16.

What this form is

Use this form to appeal an action or decision of the Planning Director authorized by Title 16. It asks for the decision date, project number, project description, reasons for the appeal, requested action, and appellant contact information; return it with the $4,000 filing fee within the required time limit.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking Planning Commission review of an appealable Planning Director action or decision under Title 16 should complete this form.

How to submit it

Return the completed form with the $4,000 filing fee to the Planning Division Case Planner within the required time limit.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the appellant signs it, and the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Planning Director Decision Appeal Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the decision and project details, explain your appeal, state the action requested, and provide appellant contact information.

  3. 3

    Sign The Form

    Print your name and sign the form.

  4. 4

    Submit The Form

    Return the form with the $4,000 filing fee to the Planning Division Case Planner within the required time limit.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Planning Director Decision Appeal Form do?
It lets an appellant ask the Planning Commission to review an appealable action or decision of the Planning Director authorized by Title 16.
What information does the appeal form ask for?
It asks for the decision date, project number and description, the decision being appealed, reasons for the appeal, requested action, and appellant contact information.
How do I submit the Planning Director Decision Appeal Form?
Return the completed form with the $4,000 filing fee to the Planning Division Case Planner within the required time limit.
Do I need a notary for the Planning Director Decision Appeal Form?
No. The appellant signs the form without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

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