Newnan, GA · Coweta County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for proposed work affecting a historic property or a property within a historic district in Newnan.
What this form is
Use this application to seek Planning Commission approval before making changes to the appearance of a historic property or a building, structure, site, or object in a historic district. It asks for applicant, owner, and property details, the proposed work, and a description of the project. The application lists a $150 fee and requires supporting plans, drawings, photos, and other materials, depending on the project.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing changes to a historic property or to a building, structure, site, or object within a historic district need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies Planning and Zoning for questions.
About notarization
This application has no notary block; the applicant and property owner sign it, and the form lists no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property owner, and property details, then describe the proposed work.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include the plans, drawings, photos, property plat, and other materials required for your project.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and a check for the applicable $150 fee to the city department named 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 applicant and property owner sign it, and the form lists no notarized attachment.
- What work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- The form says approval is required before changes to the appearance of a historic property or a building, structure, site, or object within a historic district.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The listed materials include a conceptual site plan, elevation drawings, finish selections, schematic floor plans, photos of neighboring properties, and a property plat. Additional items may apply to the project.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies Planning and Zoning for questions.
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This Application for Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newnan form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.