Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

No. The application has no notary block; the property owner signs a certification under penalty of perjury.

Who should complete this application?

The applicant and property owner provide their information and signatures. The form also requires an architect or engineer signature when professional architects or engineers submit drawings.

What materials should I include with the application?

The form calls for a proposed plan and, depending on the project, current photos, color or material samples, a site plan, and building elevation plans.

Escondido, CA · San Diego County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to seek city approval for exterior work affecting a designated historic property, historic district, or Downtown Specific Planning Area property.

What this form is

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for work affecting the exterior appearance of a designated historic resource, a property in a historic district, or a property in the Downtown Specific Planning Area. The city requires approval for covered exterior work, including new construction, alterations, and repainting. The form asks for applicant, owner, property, designation, and project details, along with signatures and project materials.

Who needs it

Applicants and property owners planning covered exterior work on designated historic properties, properties in historic districts, or properties in the Downtown Specific Planning Area need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798; the form lists phone (760) 839-4671 and fax (760) 839-4313.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs a certification under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
2
Complete And Sign The Form
Fill in applicant, owner, property, designation, and project information; obtain the required signatures.
3
Gather Project Materials
Include the proposed plan and any photos, samples, site plans, or elevation plans required for your project.
4
Submit To The Planning Division
Submit the completed application and materials to the Escondido Planning Division at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: No. The application has no notary block; the property owner signs a certification under penalty of perjury.
Who should complete this application?: The applicant and property owner provide their information and signatures. The form also requires an architect or engineer signature when professional architects or engineers submit drawings.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: Submit the completed application to the Planning Division at 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025-2798. The form also lists a phone number and fax number.
What materials should I include with the application?: The form calls for a proposed plan and, depending on the project, current photos, color or material samples, a site plan, and building elevation plans.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Escondido form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.