Toccoa, GA · Stephens County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application With Checklist
This application and checklist are for property owners or applicants seeking Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed construction, alterations, site changes, demolition, or relocation.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on a property reviewed by Toccoa’s Historic Preservation Commission. It asks for applicant and property information, project details, a proposed starting date, project materials, and a signature. The checklist identifies supporting materials for different types of work; incomplete applications are not placed on the review agenda. A building permit is also required for work requiring one.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction, exterior changes, site changes, demolition, or relocation subject to Historic Preservation Commission review need to submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and supporting materials at City Hall fifteen days before a regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The applicant or an authorized representative must attend the public hearing.
About notarization
This application has no notary block, so the signer signs and dates it; an owner authorization letter is required when the applicant is not the owner, but no notarization is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application and checklist.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, and project information, describe the proposed work and materials, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Use the checklist to gather materials for the project type. Include an owner authorization letter if the applicant is not the owner.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and supporting materials at City Hall fifteen days before a regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It requests Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work, including construction, exterior changes, site changes, demolition, or relocation.
- How do I submit the Toccoa application?
- Submit the completed application and supporting materials at City Hall fifteen days before a regular Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The applicant or an authorized representative must attend the public hearing.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the signer signs and dates it. If the applicant is not the owner, an owner authorization letter is required, but the form does not specify notarization.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- The checklist varies by project type and may call for project descriptions, site plans, drawings, material descriptions, and photographs. Include the items listed for the proposed work.
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