Edenton, NC · Chowan County
Application for a Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (Major)
Property owners and applicants use this form to request a major Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work in Edenton’s Historic District.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for major work in Edenton’s Historic District, including alterations, restoration, demolition, painting, signage, and new construction. The form asks for owner and applicant details, property information, existing conditions, and a description of the planned work. New construction and additions require scaled site and structure drawings; applicants must also provide nearby property owner information and stamped envelopes.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants proposing major work in Edenton’s Historic District need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Include the $50 residential or $100 commercial filing fee and required attachments. The form does not give a submission address; 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; tenant applicants must attach a notarized statement confirming the property owner knows about the proposed work.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the major Certificate of Appropriateness application for Edenton’s Historic District.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and applicant contact details, the property location, existing conditions, and a detailed description of the proposed work.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the applicable filing fee, required plans and drawings, nearby property owner names and addresses, and stamped addressed envelopes.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does this major Certificate of Appropriateness application cover?
- The form lists major maintenance or repair, restoration, signage, alterations or remodeling, moving, demolition, painting, new construction, and other proposed work.
- What attachments are required for new construction or additions?
- The application requires a to-scale site plan and a to-scale illustration of the structure or addition with dimensions. It also lists drawings, elevations, photographs, a survey, and property owner envelopes.
- Do I need a notary for the major Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. A tenant applicant must attach a notarized statement indicating that the property owner is aware of the proposed work.
- How do I submit the major Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Include the applicable filing fee and required attachments. The form does not provide a submission address; submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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This Application for a Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (Major) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Edenton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.