Coeur d'Alene, ID · Kootenai County
Administrative Appeal Application
This application lets appellants ask Coeur d'Alene's Planning Department to review a Design Review Commission, Planning Commission, or Planning Department decision, action, or interpretation.
- 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
Use this three-page application to identify the project and decision being challenged, explain the basis for the appeal, and provide supporting information. The form covers appeals of decisions, administrative actions, or interpretations by the Design Review Commission, Planning Commission, or Planning Department. Submit the completed application to the Planning Department within 15 days of the decision or action, with the stated $1,000 fee; the department determines whether the application is complete.
Who needs it
A person with standing to appeal a listed commission or Planning Department decision, administrative action, or interpretation must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The appellant signs before a notary for the acknowledgment block, which records the signer’s name, signing date, notary’s commission expiration, and residence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Administrative Appeal Application from the Coeur d'Alene city website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the project and appellant details, select the appeal type, and provide the appeal basis and supporting information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment on page three.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and acknowledge your signature when directed by the notary.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application and $1,000 fee to the Planning Department within 15 days of the decision or action.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Coeur d'Alene. 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 submit the administrative appeal application?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Planning Department within 15 days of the decision, administrative action, or interpretation. Include the $1,000 fee and required information.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment for the appellant’s signature. Sign before a notary, who completes the acknowledgment details on page three.
- Can I complete the acknowledgment through an online notary?
- Idaho allows remote notarization by a commissioned online notary. The signer appears by video, verifies identity, and acknowledges signing the application.
- What should I include in the appeal justification?
- State the basis of the appeal, identify the decision or action you believe was in error, and provide information supporting your position, such as evidence or findings.
- Where do I submit the application, and what if I am unsure about recording?
- Submit this application to the Coeur d'Alene Planning Department, not a recorder. For a separate document intended for recording, confirm with the city or county recorder if unsure.