Brookhaven, GA · DeKalb County
Administrative Appeal Application
A sworn application an aggrieved party files to appeal an administrative zoning or land-development decision to Brookhaven's City Council or Board of Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Property owners or other aggrieved parties who disagree with a city staff decision under the zoning or land-development code can file this application to request a hearing before the City Council or Board of Appeals. The applicant certifies the appeal is accurate and signs it under oath before a notary.
Who needs it
An aggrieved person or entity appealing an administrative decision under Brookhaven's zoning or land-development code.
Why it needs a notary
The certification is 'Sworn to and subscribed before me' with a dedicated Notary Public signature and date line on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Administrative Appeal Application from Brookhaven's Forms & Checklists Library.
- 2
Complete the Appeal Details
Enter appellant, property, and appeal-type information along with supporting documentation.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn certification before the notary on a live video call.
- 5
Submit to the City
Email the notarized application to the Community Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the Brookhaven Administrative Appeal Application online?
- Fill in the appellant, property, and appeal information, then meet an online notary by video to sign the sworn certification before submitting the application.
- Do I need a notary for this appeal application?
- Yes, the form's certification must be sworn to and subscribed before a Notary Public, with a dedicated notary signature and date line.
- Where do I send the completed appeal application?
- Submit the form to Brookhaven's Community Development Department at [email protected], per the form's instructions.
- What decisions can I appeal with this form?
- Decisions related to zoning, subdivisions, environmental controls, tree preservation, stormwater, stream buffers, or floodplain management, depending on the applicable code section.