Springville, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness Application

This application is for property owners or applicants seeking Village of Springville Historic Preservation Commission approval for exterior work affecting a landmark or historic district.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness before making exterior alterations, restoration, reconstruction, demolition, new construction, or other material changes affecting a landmark or historic district. It asks for applicant and property details, project information, a work narrative, and an explanation of how the proposal meets the listed criteria. Applicants must provide photographs and applicable plans, drawings, samples, and other supporting materials.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing exterior work affecting a landmark or historic district in the Village of Springville need this application before carrying out the work.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign the application and no notarized attachment is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant and property information, describe the proposed work, and address the listed approval criteria.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include current photographs and applicable plans, drawings, samples, or other requested materials.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date the application. Check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. The applicant and, if different, the property owner sign and date the application; the document does not list a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
The form does not specify a submission method or department. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What supporting materials does the application require?
Provide current property photographs. Site plans, elevation or perspective drawings, color or material samples, and sign details are required when applicable.

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This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Springville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.