Canal Winchester, OH · Franklin County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request approval for proposed alterations or other exterior changes to a property.
What this form is
This application lets a property owner or applicant request Landmarks Commission review of a proposed alteration, construction, or other external change. The city says to file it with the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least 15 days before a commission meeting; there is no application fee. It asks for applicant and property details, a description of the proposed changes, and applicable plans, samples, and other supporting materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking review of proposed alterations or other external changes should complete and file this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least 15 days before a Landmarks Commission meeting. The form lists the Development Department at 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110; there is no application fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting materials but does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for Canal Winchester.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed changes, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach applicable plans, sketches, samples, photographs, and other materials described in the application.
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File With The City
File with the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least 15 days before a Landmarks Commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application calls for the property owner’s or authorized agent’s signature and date, but does not require a notary. It lists supporting materials without identifying any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- File it with the Planning and Zoning Administrator at least 15 days before a Landmarks Commission meeting. The form lists the Development Department at 45 E. Waterloo Street, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110.
- What should I include with the application?
- Provide applicant and property information and describe the proposed changes. As applicable, include plans, sketches, material descriptions or samples, photographs, and the other materials listed in the application.
- Is there a fee for this application?
- No. The application procedure states that there is no fee for a Certificate of Appropriateness application.