East Aurora, NY · Erie County
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or applicants use this application to request Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed exterior work on a landmark or property in a historic district.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed exterior work on a landmark or property in a historic district when the work affects its appearance. It asks for applicant, owner, property, and project details, including a description of the work and its historical context. Applicants should include available plans, photographs, and material or color samples.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing exterior work that requires Historic Preservation Commission approval for a landmark or property in a historic district should submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the original application and accompanying materials to the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, c/o Building Department, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052, at least 14 days before the next scheduled meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document requests no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application and review its instructions.
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Complete and Sign
Fill in applicant, owner, property, and project information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include applicable and available photographs, plans or drawings, samples, and other materials requested to help visualize the work.
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Submit to the Building Department
Send the original application and materials to the Historic Preservation Commission c/o Building Department at least 14 days before its next scheduled meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It asks the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission to review proposed exterior work on a landmark or property in a historic district.
- What materials should I include with my application?
- Include applicable and available property photographs, plans or drawings, material or color samples, and other information that helps the Commission visualize the proposed work.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit the original and accompanying materials to the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, c/o Building Department, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052, at least 14 days before the next scheduled meeting.
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This Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another East Aurora form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.