Filing an appeal
Do you disagree with a decision made by municipality about an objection you have made? Then you can appeal it. This is usually with the court.
Approach
Here's how to file a notice of appeal:
- You contact the appellate authority, usually the court.
- State in your notice of appeal:
- your name and address
- the date the notice of appeal was written
- A description and date of the decision you disagree with (or a copy of it)
- the reason why you are appealing
- your signature
Cost
You must pay court fees to file the appeal. If you are proven right by the court, you will receive this fee back. You will receive a written confirmation of receipt.
Description
You can appeal many decisions made by municipality . The municipality decides on your objection. If you disagree with that decision, you can appeal. The decision you receive from municipality will tell you where you can appeal. This is usually the court.
You will often receive an invitation to a court hearing. At the court hearing, you can orally explain why you disagree with the decision on your objection. You may also have your lawyer or someone you authorize do this.
Terms
The requirements for filing an appeal are:
- You disagree with a decision on an objection by the municipality or
- You disagree with a decision made by municipality and you had previously submitted a view against the draft decision. This usually involves more complicated decisions about permits. For example, an environmental permit for a national monument.
Term
Your notice of appeal must be filed with the court within 6 weeks. These 6 weeks start from the mailing date on the municipal decision on your appeal.
Objection and appeal
If you disagree with the judge's ruling, you can appeal within 6 weeks. You will read in the judge's ruling where you can appeal.