What is the East Aurora Historic Landmark Application for?

It lets an applicant nominate a property for landmark designation or a group of properties for historic district designation through the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission.

Who can submit a nomination?

The application asks for applicant and property-owner information. If the applicant is not the owner, the form asks whether the owner concurs and includes a place for the owner's signature.

Do I need a notary for the East Aurora Historic Landmark Application?

No. This document is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates it, and a different owner who concurs also signs and dates the form.

East Aurora, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Historic Landmark Instructions and Application Form

Property owners and other applicants use this form to nominate a property as an East Aurora landmark or a group of properties as a historic district.

What this form is

The East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission uses this application to consider nominations for landmark or historic district designation. Applicants provide property and ownership information, describe its history and condition, and explain why it merits designation. The instructions request available supporting materials, such as photographs or a site plan, and explain that a public hearing follows submission.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to nominate an East Aurora property as a landmark or a group of properties as a historic district should complete this application.

How to submit it

Complete and sign the nomination form, then submit the original to the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, c/o Village Administrator, Village of East Aurora, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, consenting owner sign and date the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Historic Landmark Instructions and Application Form.
2
Complete and Sign the Form
Fill in the applicant and property details, describe the property's significance, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Available Materials
Include applicable and available photographs, a site plan or survey, a legal description, and relevant publications or reports.
4
Submit the Original
Send the signed original and accompanying materials to the Historic Preservation Commission c/o the Village Administrator at the address in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the East Aurora Historic Landmark Application for?: It lets an applicant nominate a property for landmark designation or a group of properties for historic district designation through the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission.
Who can submit a nomination?: The application asks for applicant and property-owner information. If the applicant is not the owner, the form asks whether the owner concurs and includes a place for the owner's signature.
Do I need a notary for the East Aurora Historic Landmark Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary. The applicant signs and dates it, and a different owner who concurs also signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the East Aurora nomination?: Submit the signed original to the East Aurora Historic Preservation Commission, c/o Village Administrator, Village of East Aurora, 585 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052.

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