HomeMy WebLinkAboutCertificate of Appropriateness Application example Appleton PROPERTY OWNER APPLICANT (owner’s agent)
Name Name
Mailing Address Mailing Address
Phone Phone
E-mail E-mail
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Property Tax # (31-0-0000-00)
Site Address/Location
Legal Description of Land (may be attached as separate sheet)
Historic Structure or Site Name
Current Zoning
Current Uses Proposed Uses
ATTACHMENTS - Please include any or all of the following, as appropriate for your request
Scaled site plan of lot (Please indicate property line dimensions, location, size, and yard setback dimensions of proposed and existing structures and driveways. Show relative location of adjoining structures if located within a district. The Community Development Department and/or Assessor’s Office may provide assistance.)
Sketches, elevation drawings and/or annotated photographs
Description of proposed work, materials to be used and impact on existing feature
Specifications (materials) for the project
Date Owner/Agent Signature (Agents must provide written proof of authorization)
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible. 1/23
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Application Complete _____________________ _____/_____/_____ Date Filed _____/_____/_____
Historic Preservation Commission Approval Date _____/_____/_____
APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Community Development Department100 N. Appleton St. PH: 920-832-6468 Appleton, WI 54911 FAX: 920-832-5994 Stamp date
WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS?
An owner or owner’s agent in charge of a local historic structure, local historic site or contributing structure shall apply for and receive approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission prior to performing any of the following work:
•Historic preservation alterations or demolition of all or any part of a local historic structure, localhistoric site or contributing structure
•Historic preservation alterations or demolition of any improvement upon a local historic structure,local historic site or contributing structure
Definitions:
Historic preservation alteration means those outer surface alterations made to a local historic structure, local
historic site or contributing structure, such as:
a.Installation or alteration of windows, doors or other architectural features where the originalopening is proposed to be enlarged, reduced, or altered
b.Relocation
c.Reconstruction
d. Rehabilitation
e.New construction of any improvement or additions to a local historic structure, local historic siteor contributing structure
Demolition means razing, destroying, dismantling or in any manner causing partial destruction or total destruction of a local historic structure, local historic site, contributing structure or any improvement.
WHERE DO I START?
Contact the Community Development Department to discuss interest in obtaining a Certificate of
Appropriateness.
WHAT’S NEXT?
A complete submittal includes a completed application signed by the property owner(s) with the following supplementary information: a scaled map with property lines, dimensions, location of all buildings and distances
to property lines, a detailed description of the project (including project materials), and all pictures or drawings which demonstrate the scope of the project (including architectural features affected such as windows, roofs,
porches, cornices or masonry). This submittal shall be filed with the Community Development Department at least 14 days before the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
The Historic Preservation Commission shall make a decision regarding the Certificate within 25 business days from the date the Certificate of Appropriateness application was accepted by the Community Development Department.
WHAT IS THE FINAL ACTION?
The Historic Preservation Commission approves or denies the Certificate of Appropriateness application.
NOTE: The issuance of a Certificate shall not relieve the applicant from obtaining other permits and approvals required by the City. A building permit or other municipal permit shall be invalid if it is obtained without the
presentation of the Certificate required for the proposed work.