Cherryville, NC · Gaston County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or tenants use this application to seek approval for external work in Cherryville’s Central Business District.
What this form is
Applicants seeking approval for external work in Cherryville’s Central Business District use this application to describe the property and proposed work. It asks for applicant and property details, a work description, and project plans, sketches, or other relevant information; all work requires a building and/or zoning permit. If the applicant leases the building, the property owner must also sign to approve the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or tenants seeking approval for external work in Cherryville’s Central Business District should complete this application.
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; a leasing applicant also needs the property owner’s approval signature and date.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, business, and applicant details, describe the work, and sign and date the form.
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Gather Project Materials
Attach project plans and specifications, a drawing or sketch of proposed changes, and other relevant information.
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Get The Owner's Signature
If you are leasing the building, obtain the property owner's approval signature and date.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Property owners or tenants seeking approval for external work in Cherryville’s Central Business District use this application.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include detailed project plans and specifications, a drawing or sketch identifying changes, a work description, and other relevant information such as paint schemes or awning details.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. If you lease the building, the property owner must also sign and date it to approve the project.
- 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.