Oakboro, NC · Stanly County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request approval for exterior work on a designated historic landmark in Oakboro.
What this form is
Oakboro requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before exterior work on a designated local historic landmark, except routine maintenance; it is also required before other permits can be issued. The application asks for applicant and owner contact details, the property and landmark information, the proposed project, and signatures. Applicants must include the fee and supporting materials listed in the submittal checklist.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants need this form before undertaking exterior work that requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for a designated Oakboro historic landmark.
How to submit it
Submit one hard copy and one PDF digital copy of the completed application and supporting documents, along with the application fee, to the Town of Oakboro, PO Box 610, Oakboro, NC 28129.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form says people presenting evidence at a major-work public hearing must be sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application and review its submittal checklist.
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Complete And Sign
Provide applicant and property owner details, property information, a project description, and the required signatures.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare the checklist items, including a site plan, elevations, photographs, project drawings, and a description of materials.
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Submit To Oakboro
Send one hard copy and one PDF digital copy of the application and supporting documents, with the application fee, to the Town of Oakboro.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. People presenting evidence at a major-work public hearing must be sworn.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Send one hard copy and one PDF digital copy of the application and supporting documents, plus the application fee, to the Town of Oakboro at PO Box 610, Oakboro, NC 28129.
- What supporting documents are required?
- The checklist requests a site plan, elevations, photographs of existing conditions, drawings and a description of proposed work and materials, plus one hard copy and one PDF digital copy of all plans and documents.
- When is a Certificate of Appropriateness required?
- Oakboro requires it for exterior work on a designated local historic landmark, except routine maintenance. It is required before other necessary permits can be issued.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.