Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness petition?

No. The petition has a signature and date field but no notary block; sign and date it, and provide the requested supporting materials.

What should I include with the petition?

Provide property and contact information, a detailed description of the proposed work, and drawings, photos, and a survey. Additional pages may be attached.

When should I submit the petition?

The document says the completed form and supporting documentation must arrive two weeks before the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.

Lancaster, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Petition for Certificate of Appropriateness

Property owners or their representatives file this petition with Lancaster’s Historic Preservation Commission to request review of proposed exterior work on a landmark or property in a historic district.

What this form is

The petition requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work reviewed by the Village of Lancaster Historic Preservation Commission. The document says approval is required before certain exterior changes to landmarks or properties in historic districts, and before a building permit can be issued for that work. It asks for property and contact details, a project description, and supporting drawings, photos, and a survey.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or their representatives proposing covered exterior work on a Lancaster landmark or property in a historic district should file this petition.

How to submit it

Hand deliver or mail the completed form and supporting materials to the Historic Preservation Commission Clerk-Treasurer Office, Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086. The form says materials must arrive two weeks before the meeting and lists a $25 fee.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness petition PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, applicant, and project details, then sign and date the petition.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach drawings, photos, and a survey of the proposed project; additional pages may be included.
4
Submit to the Commission
Hand deliver or mail the form and supporting materials to the Historic Preservation Commission Clerk-Treasurer Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness petition?: No. The petition has a signature and date field but no notary block; sign and date it, and provide the requested supporting materials.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness petition?: Hand deliver or mail it with supporting materials to the Historic Preservation Commission Clerk-Treasurer Office at the Municipal Building, 5423 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086.
What should I include with the petition?: Provide property and contact information, a detailed description of the proposed work, and drawings, photos, and a survey. Additional pages may be attached.
When should I submit the petition?: The document says the completed form and supporting documentation must arrive two weeks before the Historic Preservation Commission meeting.

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