Cedartown, GA · Polk County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application requests Historic Preservation Commission approval for property owners or applicants planning exterior work on a designated property in Cedartown.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for listed work on a property, including additions, rehabilitation, demolition, signs, fences, and other exterior changes. It asks for property and project details, applicant and contractor information, and supporting documents specific to the project. The form states applications must be complete before review, and building permits will not be issued until the Commission approves the COA.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning listed work on a locally designated property in Cedartown need this application for Historic Preservation Commission review.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when needed, property owner sign and date it, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
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
Fill in the property, project, applicant, and contractor information, then sign and date the form.
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Gather Project Attachments
Use the checklist to gather supporting documents for your project; obtain property owner authorization if the applicant is not listed on the deed.
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Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It requests Historic Preservation Commission approval for listed work, including additions, rehabilitation, demolition, signs, fences, and other exterior changes.
- What documents must I attach?
- Attachments depend on the project. The checklist may call for site plans, elevations, renderings, construction descriptions, photographs, budgets, or other project documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The applicant and, when needed, property owner sign and date the application; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- 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.
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