Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or their representatives file this application with Dalton’s Historic Preservation Commission for review of proposed work on a property.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on a property considered by Dalton’s Historic Preservation Commission. Submit it with supporting documentation by the close of business ten days before a regularly scheduled meeting; applicants must attend the application reading. The form asks for property and applicant details, project scope, materials, timing, and signatures.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking Commission review of proposed work on a property should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application and supporting documentation to the City of Dalton Administration Department at City Hall, 300 West Waugh Street, Dalton, GA 30720, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner, where applicable, sign and print their names.
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 Form
Provide the property and applicant details, describe the proposed work and materials, and sign the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include scaled plans and drawings, photographs, and other necessary documentation. For demolition or relocation, include plans for future site use.
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Submit to the City
Email the application and supporting documents to [email protected] or deliver them to the Administration Department at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner, where applicable, sign and print their names.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Return the completed application and supporting documentation to the City of Dalton Administration Department at City Hall, or email them to [email protected].
- What supporting documents should I include?
- Include plans and drawings to scale, photographs, and other necessary documentation. Demolition or relocation applications must also include plans for the site's future use.
- When must I submit the application?
- Submit it by the close of business ten days before a regularly scheduled meeting. Applications received later will not be considered until the following month.
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