Richmond Hill, GA · Bryan County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request city review of proposed work in the Ford Avenue Historic District.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for work such as fences, signs, alterations, additions, new construction, relocation, or demolition. Applicants identify the property and proposed work, provide contact and ownership details, and submit project materials from the checklist. The city uses the application for staff review of minor work or Historic Preservation Commission review of major work.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents proposing work covered by the application’s review categories should complete and submit it.
How to submit it
Submit one signed hard copy, one digital copy, one hard copy of supplementary information, and the applicable check payable to the City of Richmond Hill. The form lists the Zoning Administrator at 85 Richard R. Davis Drive, Richmond Hill, GA, [email protected], and (912) 756-3735.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the legal owner or authorized agent to certify their role, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application packet.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Enter applicant, owner, property, and project information, then have the legal owner or authorized agent sign and date it.
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Gather Supplementary Information
Use the checklist for the proposed work to assemble the required project information and submit one digital and one hard copy.
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Submit To The City
Submit the signed application and supplementary information with the applicable check payable to the City of Richmond Hill.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It requests city review of proposed work, including fences, signs, alterations, additions, new construction, relocation, and demolition.
- What information and attachments does the application require?
- It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, a scope of work, and supplementary materials. The checklist varies by project and may include photographs, plans, specifications, and project descriptions.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The legal owner or authorized agent signs and dates the application and certifies their role; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit one signed hard copy, one digital copy and one hard copy of supplementary information, plus the applicable check payable to the City of Richmond Hill. The form lists the Zoning Administrator’s contact details.
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This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Richmond Hill form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.