Adrian, MI · Lenawee County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners and project representatives use this application to seek a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work in a locally designated historic district.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on property in a locally designated historic district. It asks for the site address, property and applicant details, present use, a work description, estimated cost, and documentation submitted, such as plans, photographs, drawings, or material samples.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, or other applicants proposing work in a locally designated historic district use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required documentation to the City of Adrian Community Development Department at 135 East Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221. Required documentation must be submitted for the application to be placed on the Historic District Commission meeting agenda.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
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Complete the Application
Provide the site and applicant details, property use, proposed work description, estimated cost, and signature and date.
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Gather Documentation
Include required documentation, such as site plans, photographs, plans or elevations, material samples, or drawings.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and required documentation to the City of Adrian Community Development Department at 135 East Maumee Street.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- Who uses this application?
- Property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, or other applicants proposing work in a locally designated historic district use this application.
- What documentation can I submit with the application?
- The form lists site plans, photographs, building plans or elevations, material samples, drawings or sketches, and other documentation.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit the application and required documentation to the City of Adrian Community Development Department at 135 East Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.