What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?

It requests Jonesboro Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work in the Historic District, such as construction, exterior changes, site changes, demolition, or relocation.

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

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, the form requires written owner permission that is notarized.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?

Deliver it to Jonesboro City Hall, 124 North Avenue, at least 18 days before the next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Include the required support materials for your project.

Does approval let me begin construction?

No. The application states that approval is a review and does not constitute approval to begin construction. Plans, land disturbance, and other compliance measures may also need approval.

Jonesboro, GA · Clayton County

No notary required

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness

This application requests historic preservation review from property owners or applicants proposing work in Jonesboro’s Historic District.

What this form is

Use this application to request review by the Jonesboro Historic Preservation Commission for proposed work in the Historic District. It asks for property and applicant details, project type, and a project description, with supporting materials required for the proposed work. Commission approval is a review only and does not authorize construction; further approvals and compliance measures may be required.

Who needs it

Property owners and applicants proposing construction, exterior changes, site changes, demolition, or relocation in the Historic District need this application.

How to submit it

Deliver the completed application to Jonesboro City Hall, 124 North Avenue, at least 18 days before the next scheduled J.H.P.C. meeting; listed fees are $35 residential, $50 commercial, and $10 signs.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, written owner permission must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for proposed work in Jonesboro’s Historic District.
2
Complete the Application
Provide property and applicant information, identify the project type, and describe the project and materials.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the plans, sketches, descriptions, and photographs required for your project type; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
4
Submit to the City
Deliver the application to Jonesboro City Hall at least 18 days before the next scheduled J.H.P.C. meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?: It requests Jonesboro Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work in the Historic District, such as construction, exterior changes, site changes, demolition, or relocation.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you are not the property owner, the form requires written owner permission that is notarized.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?: Deliver it to Jonesboro City Hall, 124 North Avenue, at least 18 days before the next scheduled Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Include the required support materials for your project.
Does approval let me begin construction?: No. The application states that approval is a review and does not constitute approval to begin construction. Plans, land disturbance, and other compliance measures may also need approval.

Need something notarized?

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