Brooklyn, OH · Cuyahoga County

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Certificate of Plan Approval Application

This application is for applicants seeking plan approval for a building project in Brooklyn, including construction, alterations, repairs, or changes of occupancy.

What this form is

The City of Brooklyn Certificate of Plan Approval Application collects details about a proposed building project, its location, scope, and type of work. It asks for applicant, designer, and property owner information, building and occupancy details, fire protection information, and whether the project relates to a prior review or notice. The form lists a $50 fee.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking plan approval for a Brooklyn building project can use this form to provide project and building details to the city.

How to submit it

The form lists a $50 fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Plan Approval Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Project Details

    Fill in the project location, scope and type, applicant and owner details, and requested building information.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Complete the certification, print your name, sign, and enter the application date.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    The form lists a $50 fee. 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 Plan Approval Application?
It is a City of Brooklyn application that gathers information about a building project, including its location, scope, applicants, building use, and fire protection systems.
Who uses this application?
Applicants seeking plan approval for a Brooklyn building project can use it to report project details and provide applicant, registered designer, and property owner information.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Plan Approval Application?
No. The application has a certification and signature field but no notary block; the signer certifies the information and signs the application.
How do I submit the Certificate of Plan Approval Application?
The form lists a $50 fee but no submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

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