Marine City, MI · St. Clair County

No notary required

Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness

Marine City property owners or applicants use this application to request Historical Commission review of proposed work on a property.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Marine City Historical Commission for proposed property work. It asks for property, owner, applicant, contractor, and tenant information, the building’s construction year, and a brief work description. The application lists supporting materials by project type, including drawings, plans, brochures, and permits when applicable.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing work covered by the Historical Commission’s application requirements should complete and submit 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 application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the property, owner, applicant, contractor, tenant, building, and proposed-work information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Use the requirements for your project type to gather applicable plans, drawings, descriptions, brochures, samples, and permits.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit the application and materials 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 application for?
It requests Historical Commission review of proposed work on a property and gathers property, owner, applicant, contractor, tenant, and project details.
What materials may I need to include?
Requirements depend on the project. The application lists items such as project descriptions, drawings, site plans, brochures, samples, and applicable city permits.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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