Athens, GA · Clarke County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request review of proposed work on a designated property in Athens-Clarke County.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work, including demolition, additions, new construction, signage, and site or material changes. The packet says to submit it for staff-level or Historic Preservation Commission review, with project plans, digital files, and a fee; it also requires ownership or agent authorization details, a description of the work, and project specifications.
Who needs it
A property owner or an agent authorized in writing by an owner with at least 51% ownership submits the application for proposed work.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department, 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601; the packet requires two application copies and specifies fees by review type.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; its ownership and agent-authorizing declarations use sworn language, but the form provides no notary block.
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
Complete all pages, describe the proposed work, provide project specifications, and sign the application and applicable ownership or agent sections.
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Gather Project Materials
Prepare the required plan sets, digital files on a CD or thumb drive, and the checklist items that apply to your project.
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Submit to the Planning Department
Submit two application copies and the required materials to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It requests review of proposed property work, such as additions, demolition, new construction, signs, material changes, or site changes.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The packet calls for project plan sets, a CD or thumb drive with digital images and written pages, and a written work description. Additional checklist items depend on the project type.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application has no notary block. Its ownership and agent-authorizing declarations use sworn language, but the form does not provide a place for notarization.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit it to the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department at 120 West Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601. The packet requires two application copies and project materials.
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