Norcross, GA · Gwinnett County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application requests review of proposed exterior work or site changes, and property owners or their authorized applicants submit it to Norcross Community Development with required plans, photos, and material details.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to describe proposed construction, alterations, repairs, or other changes to a property's exterior appearance or site for review by the city’s Architectural Review Board or Historic Preservation Commission. It collects property and applicant details, project dimensions, colors, materials, and supporting plan information. The form also includes an owner affidavit, which the owner completes when the application is submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing exterior construction, alterations, repairs, or site changes should complete this application for city review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Certificate of Appropriateness Application and review its application pages and included Owner Affidavit.
- 2
Fill In Project Details
Complete the property, applicant, project, building, color, and material sections and prepare the requested plans and photos.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner who must swear to and sign the Owner Affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner appears by video before a commissioned online notary and signs the affidavit as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application and electronic supporting materials through the city's stated ePlanSolution process.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Norcross. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Fill in the property, applicant, project, building, color, and material details. The owner completes the included affidavit, signs it before a notary, and submits the application with the requested electronic plans and photos.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- The application includes an Owner Affidavit with a sworn-and-subscribed-before-me notary block. The owner must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for the owner affidavit?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under O.C.G.A. §44-2-21. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the city request?
- The form requests electronic site and landscape plans, floor and elevation plans, and photos of proposed building materials, light fixtures, windows, and doors. It says hard copies will not be accepted.
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Certificate of Appropriateness Application in other Georgia cities
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