Lexington, GA · Oglethorpe County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or representatives submit this application to the Lexington Historic Preservation Commission for review of proposed exterior work in the historic district.
What this form is
The application requests Historic Preservation Commission review before exterior modifications to property in the Lexington Historic District, including construction, additions, alterations, demolition, and certain landscape projects. It asks for property and applicant details, a description of the proposed work, and signatures, with project-specific supporting materials such as drawings, photographs, site plans, or material information. Only complete applications are placed on meeting agendas.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives planning exterior work in the Lexington Historic District must submit an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
How to submit it
Return the application and supporting documents to Lexington City Hall or email them to [email protected]. The document says two to three weeks of lead time is required for processing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes applicant and property-owner signature lines and does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application and its criteria checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant details, describe the proposed exterior work, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include project-specific materials such as drawings, photographs, site plans, or descriptions of proposed materials, as applicable.
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Submit To The City
Return the application and supporting documents to Lexington City Hall or email them to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It lets the Lexington Historic Preservation Commission review proposed exterior work in the historic district, such as construction, additions, alterations, demolition, or significant landscape changes.
- Who needs to submit this application?
- Property owners or their representatives planning exterior work in the Lexington Historic District should submit it. The document says interior-only work and certain repair or maintenance without design or material changes generally do not require a certificate.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Return the application and supporting documents to Lexington City Hall or email them to [email protected]. The document says two to three weeks of lead time is required.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application has applicant and property-owner signature lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
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