What does the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application do?

It lets an applicant request an extension of an expired Certificate of Appropriateness. The form asks for property and contact details, COA information, the reason for the request, and proposed project dates.

Who may apply for a COA extension?

The form says applicants with an expired COA within 18 months of its original approval may apply for one additional extension before the project must return to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application?

No. This application has no notary block; it includes a staff signature and date line, and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application?

Submit it to the Community Planner or any staff member in the Rome-Floyd Planning Department at the Carnegie Library, 607 Broad Street. Include the original COA, original plans, and updated plans reflecting previous conditions.

Rome, GA · Floyd County

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Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Extension

Property owners use this application to request an extension of an expired Certificate of Appropriateness from Rome’s Historic Preservation Planner.

What this form is

This application requests an extension of an expired Certificate of Appropriateness (COA). It is for applicants whose COA expired within 18 months of its original approval; the form says one additional extension may be requested before the project must return to the Historic Preservation Commission. Applicants provide property and contact details, the COA case number, approval date, reason for the request, and proposed project dates.

Who needs it

Property owners with an expired COA may apply for one additional extension if the approval is within 18 months of its original date.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application to the Community Planner or any staff member in the Rome-Floyd Planning Department at the Carnegie Library, 607 Broad Street.

About notarization

No notary is required; the form has a staff signature and date line, and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Extension application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide the property and contact information, COA case number, original approval date, reason for the request, and proposed project dates.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include the original COA, original plans, and updated plans that include conditions from the previous COA.
4
Submit to the City
Submit the application and materials to the Community Planner or any staff member in the Rome-Floyd Planning Department at 607 Broad Street.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application do?: It lets an applicant request an extension of an expired Certificate of Appropriateness. The form asks for property and contact details, COA information, the reason for the request, and proposed project dates.
Who may apply for a COA extension?: The form says applicants with an expired COA within 18 months of its original approval may apply for one additional extension before the project must return to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application?: No. This application has no notary block; it includes a staff signature and date line, and lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness extension application?: Submit it to the Community Planner or any staff member in the Rome-Floyd Planning Department at the Carnegie Library, 607 Broad Street. Include the original COA, original plans, and updated plans reflecting previous conditions.

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