Edenton, NC · Chowan County
Application for a Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (Minor)
Property owners or their applicants use this form to request a minor Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work on property in Edenton’s historic district.
What this form is
This application requests a minor Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work in Edenton’s historic district. It asks for the property location, owner and applicant details, contact information, current use, and a detailed description of the work. Applicants are asked to attach photos, colors, drawings, plans, renderings, and materials to explain the project; approval applies only to the work described.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing work in Edenton’s historic district, or applicants acting for them, use this form to request a minor Certificate of Appropriateness.
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; an applicant who is not the property owner must include a notarized statement that the owner is aware of the proposed work.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the minor Certificate of Appropriateness application for Edenton’s historic district.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, owner, applicant, contact, and current-use details, then describe the proposed work.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach project photos, colors, drawings, plans, renderings, materials, and other details; non-owner applicants must also include the notarized owner-awareness statement.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the minor Certificate of Appropriateness application request?
- It requests approval for proposed work in Edenton’s historic district and asks applicants to describe the project and provide supporting materials.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form asks for photos, paint colors, drawings, plans, renderings, materials, and other information that explains the requested project.
- Do I need a notary for the minor historic district application?
- No, the application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If someone other than the property owner applies, a notarized statement confirming the owner knows about the proposed work is required.
- How do I submit the minor historic district application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Application for a Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (Minor) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Edenton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.