Hamburg, NY · Erie County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work on a property in the Village of Hamburg.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Village of Hamburg Historic Preservation Commission for proposed work on a property. It asks for property and applicant details, a project description, and supporting materials such as photographs, drawings, surveys, plans, and samples. The form says two copies of the complete application and supporting documentation must arrive two weeks before an HPC meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing work for Historic Preservation Commission review, and agents acting for owners with written authorization, use this application.
How to submit it
Deliver two copies of the complete application and supporting documentation to the Village of Hamburg Historic Preservation Commission, 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York 14075. After submission, email one complete electronic PDF copy to the Village; the email address is provided at submission.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, applicant, and project information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach the project description and required supporting items, including applicable photographs, drawings, plans, surveys, and material samples.
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Submit To The Commission
Deliver two copies of the complete application and supporting documents to the Commission two weeks before its meeting; email one complete PDF after submission.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It requests Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed property work and asks for project details and supporting materials, including drawings, photographs, and plans.
- Who can file this application?
- A property owner or an agent acting for the owner can apply. An agent must include a letter of authorization from the property owner.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Deliver two copies with all supporting documentation to the Historic Preservation Commission at 100 Main Street, Hamburg, New York 14075. Email one complete PDF copy after submission.