Great Falls, MT · Cascade County
Appeal Application
Great Falls property owners and other applicants use this application to request review of an alleged administrative error or failure to act.
What this form is
The Appeal Application is for requesting review of an alleged failure to act or error involving permits, applications, enforcement, or interpretation of city regulations and programs. It asks for applicant and project details, an appeal request, and a detailed narrative; a site plan checklist lists possible supporting materials. If the applicant is not the owner of record, the owner’s signature is also required.
Who needs it
A person seeking review of an administrative action or failure to act involving the Land Development Code, housing and building regulations, or Community Development Block Grant Program may use this application.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application to Planning & Community Development Department, P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021; the form lists 406.455.8430 and www.greatfallsmt.net.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner of record, the owner must also sign, and no sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Great Falls Appeal Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and project details, state the appeal request, and attach a narrative explaining the request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Review the site plan checklist and include applicable required items unless a planner waives them at a pre-submittal meeting.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application; obtain the owner’s signature if the applicant is not the owner of record, then mail it to the listed department address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates, not notarization. If the applicant is not the owner of record, the owner’s signature is also required.
- Who can use the Appeal Application?
- A person seeking review of an alleged failure to act or error involving a city permit, application, enforcement action, or interpretation may use it.
- What supporting information does the application ask for?
- It asks for an appeal request and a detailed narrative. A site plan checklist lists requirements, which may be waived by a planner at a pre-submittal meeting.
- How do I submit the Appeal Application?
- Mail it to Planning & Community Development Department, P.O. Box 5021, Great Falls, MT 59403-5021. The form lists the department phone number and website.
Need something notarized?
This Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Great Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.