File an appeal with the Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board

The Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board (LCSAB) is a  quasi-judicial board that hears appeals of certain decisions made by The City of Calgary Administration.

Check your decision or order and ensure you are submitting the appeal within the designated deadlines. If you are unsure, contact the LCSAB office.

Appeal process

  • File an appeal

    Step 1

    Submit the appeal form, filing fee and a copy of the order, notice or decision being appealed before the deadline.

  • Hearing

    Step 2

    A hearing is scheduled within 60 days. Submit evidence in electronic format before the hearing.

  • Decision

    Step 3

    A written decision with reasons is issued within 60 days of the hearing

1. File an appeal

Submitting an appeal online

It is not necessary to come to the LCSAB’s office to file an appeal. Simply follow this link to file an LCSAB appeal online. 

Filing fee

To file an appeal online you will need to have or create a free MyID account in order to pay the appeal fee. 

Online payment is by Credit/Debit payment card only

If you have problems filing your appeal, please call 403-268-5312 or send an email to lcsab@calgary.ca. You will receive a response during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday). More information about filing appeals can be found at calgary.ca/lcsab

Submitting an appeal in person/mail

You may also choose to file your appeal by paper by downloading, printing and completing the Notice of Appeal form

Place the appeal and appropriate fee in a securely closed envelope and deliver to the LCSAB office on the 4th floor or in our drop box on the 1st floor of 1212 31 Avenue NE, Deerfoot Junction 3.

Deliver to: Mail to:

Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board
4th Floor, 1212 31 Ave. NE (DJ3 building)
Calgary, AB T2E 7S8

Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board #8110
P.O. Box 2100, Station M,
Calgary AB T2P 2M5

Payment by Cheque or Cash only

OR

Deliver to:

City Cashiers
City of Calgary, Municipal Building,
3rd Floor, 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Attention: City Appeal Boards (#8110)
T2P 2M5

Payment by Cheque or Cash only

Deadline

To appeal certain decisions of The City of Calgary Administration you must submit a Notice of Appeal form and pay the non-refundable $100 filing fee, (unless it is an appeal for a weed notice, in which case the filing fee is $500.00) within the filing deadline.

  • Your appeal must be received at the LCSAB office on or before the final date of appeal noted on your order, notice or decision. Appeal filing deadlines vary by the type of order. Ensure you check your order, notice or decision carefully. If you have any questions about the timelines or requirements for filing an appeal, contact the LCSAB office.

If you provide an email address, copies of orders, notices, decisions, or other materials, may be sent to you via email.


Weed Control Act Appeals

If you are filing a Weed Control Act Appeal, download and fill in the notice of appeal form below.

  • The fee for appeals of decisions made under the Weed Control Act is $500.
  • Appeals made under the Weed Control Act cannot be filed by email or fax. The Weed Control Act requires the Notice of Appeal and accompanying materials to be delivered personally, or sent by certified or registered mail.        

Download and fill in the Weed Control Act Appeal form.


Agricultural Pests Act Appeals

If you are filing an Agricultural Pests Act Appeal, download and fill in the notice of appeal form below.

  • The fee for appeals of decisions made under the Agricultural Pests Act is $100, which shall be refunded if the appeal is successful 
  • Appeals must be filed within the time specified in the notice for taking any measures or within 10 days after service of the notice, whichever is less. 
  • Appeals made under the Agricultural Pests Act cannot be filed by email or fax. The Agricultural Pests Act requires the Notice of Appeal and accompanying materials to be delivered in person, or be sent by registered mail.

Download and fill in the Agricultural Pests Act Appeal form.


2. Hearing

An appeal hearing will be scheduled within 60 days of the appeal having been filed and you will receive notice of the hearing date, time and location.

Appellants must not contact members of the Board regarding their appeal. Any such contact may disqualify members from participating in the hearing of an appeal. Board members do not confer with City Administration prior to hearings.

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3. Decision

At the end of the hearing, the LCSAB will meet in private to carefully consider and decide the appeal. The LCSAB will issue a written decision with reasons for its decision within 60 days of the date of the hearing, unless the parties are notified otherwise.  

Resources

Withdrawal

A request for withdrawal should be submitted in writing to the LCSAB office either by mail or email to lcsab@calgary.ca at the earliest opportunity. Your cooperation prevents any unnecessary delays for the Board, and helps The City use its resources more effectively.

Contact info

Dropbox address: Dropbox on the first floor, in the back hallway past the elevators, near the postal mailboxes.
Mailing address: City Appeal Boards
The Licence and Community Standards Appeal Board #8110
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5

Telephone: 403-268-5312

Hours of operation:

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on holidays

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