Who uses the Historic Preservation Commission Application?

Property owners and applicants use it to seek Commission approval for proposed work in Ocean City's Historic District.

What should I include with the application?

Depending on the proposed work, include at least six color photographs of the property and work area, plus available historic photographs, plans or sketches, and other useful review materials.

Do I need a notary for the Historic Preservation Commission Application?

No. The owner and applicant sign and date this application; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.

How do I submit the Historic Preservation Commission Application?

Submit the application and supporting documents to the Department at 115 12th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226, with a check payable to the City. Confirm the amount with the Commission.

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Historic Preservation Commission Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to seek Historic Preservation Commission approval for proposed work within Ocean City's Historic District.

What this form is

The application is the first step toward Historic Preservation Commission approval for certain demolition, new construction, or rehabilitation in the Historic District. It asks for property and contact information, project details, and signatures, and may require photographs, plans or sketches, and material or color samples. The application letter describes application and escrow fees and notes that zoning approval may be required before review.

Who needs it

Property owners and applicants proposing work in Ocean City's Historic District that requires Historic Preservation Commission approval need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and supporting documentation to the Department at 115 12th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226. Include a check payable to the City of Ocean City for the amount confirmed with the Commission.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner and applicant sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Historic Preservation Commission Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide property and contact information, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include required photographs and any applicable plans, sketches, samples, or other useful references.
4
Submit To The Department
Deliver the application and supporting documents to 115 12th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226, with the required check.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Historic Preservation Commission Application?: Property owners and applicants use it to seek Commission approval for proposed work in Ocean City's Historic District.
What should I include with the application?: Depending on the proposed work, include at least six color photographs of the property and work area, plus available historic photographs, plans or sketches, and other useful review materials.
Do I need a notary for the Historic Preservation Commission Application?: No. The owner and applicant sign and date this application; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Historic Preservation Commission Application?: Submit the application and supporting documents to the Department at 115 12th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226, with a check payable to the City. Confirm the amount with the Commission.

Need something notarized?

This Historic Preservation Commission Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ocean City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.