Lewiston, NY · Niagara County

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Application for Certificate of Appropriateness

The Village of Lewiston application lets property owners or representatives request approval for proposed changes to a designated building, structure, or site.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness before beginning an alteration to a designated property. It asks for applicant contact information, the property location, and a statement of the proposed change. Plans, drawings, material samples, and sign details may also be required unless the commission waives them.

Who needs it

A property owner or representative proposing an alteration to a designated property should submit this application for commission review.

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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application for the Village of Lewiston.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant contact information, the property location, and a statement describing the proposed change.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include required plans, drawings, material samples, and sign details unless the commission waives them.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
It requests commission approval for proposed changes to a designated building, structure, or site in the Village of Lewiston.
What information and supporting documents does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant contact details, property location, and a statement of the proposed change. Plans, drawings, material samples, and sign details may also be required unless waived.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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