Griffin, GA · Spalding County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request approval for proposed exterior changes in a Griffin historic district.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work such as construction, demolition, exterior alterations, signage, or site changes in a preservation district. Applicants must submit it with the applicable attachments and fee; the form says applications are due 30 days before the expected public hearing and applicants should allow 45 days for a decision. It asks for applicant and property details, project information, supporting materials, and signatures.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives proposing exterior changes in a Griffin preservation district need this application.
How to submit it
Deliver the completed application, required attachments, and applicable fee to Planning and Development Services, 100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. The form also lists phone and fax contacts for questions.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, and project details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable project materials and fee listed on the application checklist.
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Submit To The City
Deliver the completed application and attachments to Planning and Development Services at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Deliver the completed application, required attachments, and applicable fee to Planning and Development Services at 100 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223.
- What kinds of projects does this application cover?
- It covers proposed work such as construction, demolition, exterior alterations, signage, and site changes in a preservation district.
- What information and materials does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, project information, signatures, and supporting materials. Required attachments differ for signage and building or facade modifications.
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