Plains, GA · Sumter County
Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or their representatives use this application to describe proposed changes affecting the appearance of a building within Plains’ Historic District.
What this form is
This application lets the Plains Historic Preservation Commission consider proposed work affecting the appearance of a building within the Historic District. Complete it before the commission considers approval, describing the work and materials; the form lists construction, moving, demolition, signs, repairs, awnings, fences, landscaping, and other work. Accurate drawings and photographs may be necessary, and the attached criteria checklist should guide the description.
Who needs it
An owner or representative proposing a change that affects a building’s appearance within the Plains Historic District should complete this application.
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 signs and uses the attached criteria checklist, with no sworn attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant details and describe the proposed work as simply and accurately as possible, including the materials to be used.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Use the attached criteria checklist to guide your description. Accurate drawings and photographs may be necessary.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application 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 for?
- It describes proposed work affecting a building’s appearance within Plains’ Historic District so the Plains Historic Preservation Commission can consider approval.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property-related details, the nature of the proposed work, and a description that identifies the materials to be used.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and uses the attached criteria checklist; no sworn attachment is stated.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to contact the City Preservation Officer at City Hall for further information.
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This Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Plains form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.