Holland, MI · Ottawa County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request Historic District Commission review of proposed exterior alterations, new construction, or demolition in a Holland historic district.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed exterior alterations, new construction, or demolition in a Holland historic district. Submit it with the required photographs, site plan, elevations, materials list, and application fee at least ten working days before a scheduled Historic District Commission meeting. The form asks for property and applicant details, a project description, and owner and applicant signatures.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing exterior alterations, new construction, or demolition in a Holland historic district use this application for Commission review.
How to submit it
Email the completed form and all application materials to [email protected], or drop them off or mail them to Community & Neighborhood Services, 270 S. River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423. The $25 filing fee is collected after successful submission; a $50 late charge applies to retroactive applications.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner and applicant sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for a proposed project in a Holland historic district.
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Complete the Form
Provide the property and applicant details and a specific description of the proposed work.
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Gather Required Materials
Include photographs, a site plan, elevations, a materials list, and the application fee.
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Submit to the City
Email, mail, or drop off the completed form and materials with Community & Neighborhood Services at least ten working days before a scheduled meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated by the owner and applicant without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Email the completed form and all required materials to [email protected], or drop them off or mail them to Community & Neighborhood Services at 270 S. River Avenue, Holland, MI 49423.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Submit photographs, a site plan, elevations, a materials list, and the application fee. The application says it is not complete without the listed materials.
- When should I submit the application?
- The application and supporting materials must be received at least ten working days before a scheduled Historic District Commission meeting.
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.