Tehachapi, CA · Kern County
Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners and applicants use this application to request city review of proposed changes to a historic property or potential cultural resource.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work that could affect a property or structure with historic significance. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, a project description, and responses explaining how the project meets preservation standards. The packet lists application, technology, and long-range planning fees totaling $937.51.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval for work that may affect a historic property or potential cultural resource should complete this application.
How to submit it
The packet says to file the application with the required fee, listed as $937.51 total. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, and project details, and respond to the preservation standards questions.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the information and materials specified in the application; attach continuation sheets if needed.
- 4
Submit the Application
File the application with the required fee, listed as $937.51 total. Check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and property owner, but no notary block.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- The packet says to file the application with the required fee, listed as $937.51 total. It does not provide a submission address or email.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact details, property information, a project description, and responses about compliance with preservation standards.
- When is a Certificate of Appropriateness application used?
- The packet describes it as a review for proposed alterations, demolition, or removal that could adversely affect structures, improvements, natural features, or objects of historic significance.