Hopewell Borough, MT · Mercer County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners and applicants use this application to describe proposed work in Hopewell Borough’s Historic District when a certificate of appropriateness is required.
What this form is
This application lets applicants describe proposed work on property in Hopewell Borough’s Historic District and request a Certificate of Appropriateness. First, a completed Construction and Zoning Referral goes to the Zoning Officer to determine whether the certificate is required. If it is, submit this application with supporting materials to the Borough Clerk at least five days before the next Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Who needs it
Applicants whose proposed Historic District work requires a Certificate of Appropriateness complete this application after the Zoning Officer’s determination.
How to submit it
First file a completed Construction and Zoning Referral with the Zoning Officer. If this application is required, file it with the Borough Clerk at least five days before the next Commission meeting, then contact the Commission Chair to be placed on the agenda.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application for Hopewell Borough.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property information, contact details, and a description of the proposed work; sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare photographs, drawings, and other documents defining the work; include available project specifications and material information.
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Submit To The Borough
After the Zoning Officer determines a certificate is required, file the application with the Borough Clerk at least five days before the next Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- First file a completed Construction and Zoning Referral with the Zoning Officer. If a certificate is required, file the application with the Borough Clerk at least five days before the next Commission meeting, then contact the Commission Chair about the agenda.
- What supporting materials should I provide?
- The instructions ask for photographs of the existing property or structure, drawings with measured project specifications if available, and documents defining the work. The Commission also appreciates material details, manufacturer pamphlets, or samples.
- Who makes the final decision on the application?
- The Historic Preservation Commission makes a recommendation to the Planning Board. The application states that the Planning Board has final approval authority.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hopewell Borough form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.