Williamsville, NY · Erie County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed changes to a historic landmark, site, or district.
What this form is
This application is for proposed changes involving a historic landmark, historic site, or historic district in Williamsville. It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner contact information, a description of the proposed change, and any hardship if the work is not allowed. Applicants must provide a separate detailed description, supporting materials, eight copies for Building Department review, and a digital copy.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing changes to a historic landmark, historic site, or historic district use this form to request a Certificate of Appropriateness.
How to submit it
Submit eight copies of all materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, and supply a digital copy of all files. The form lists a $100 commercial fee and no residential fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant simply 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
Enter the project address, applicant and owner details, proposed change, and any hardship if the work is not allowed.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare a separate detailed description, plans, sections and/or elevations, supplemental materials, and a digital copy of all files.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit eight copies of all materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit eight copies of all materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, and supply a digital copy of all files.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Include a separate paper describing the proposed changes in detail, floor plans, sections and/or elevations, and all supplemental materials. The form also requires a digital copy of all files.
- What fee does the application list?
- The form lists a $100 fee for commercial applications and a $0 fee for residential applications.
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