Hamburg, NY · Erie County

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Application for Certificate of Compliance for Building Design Standards

This application requests a certificate of compliance for proposed building design work in Hamburg’s Central Business, Commercial, and Professional Office districts.

What this form is

The application is for proposed work in Hamburg’s Central Business, Commercial, and Professional Office districts. It asks for applicant and property details, a description of the work, and supporting plans, photographs, drawings, and material information. The form says Architectural Review Committee review and final Village Board approval are required before work can begin.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing building design work in the listed districts should complete this application and provide the required materials for review.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 application fee payable by cash or check.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; it requests applicant information and supporting materials, and identifies no attachment or related step that must be sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Design Standards application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, contact information, and a description of the proposed work.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the listed fee, survey or site plan, photographs, proposal drawings, material information, and façade elevations or details.

  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 Building Design Standards application for?
It requests a certificate of compliance for proposed building design work in Hamburg’s Central Business, Commercial, and Professional Office districts.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form lists a $50 cash-or-check fee, a survey or site plan, photographs, proposal drawings or renderings, material and color information, data sheets, and façade elevations or details.
Do I need a notary for this application?
No. The form has no notary block and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment or step; the applicant provides the requested information and materials.
How do I submit the application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee payable by cash or check.

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