Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?

No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner, but does not require notarization.

What attachments does the application request?

The form requests photographs, a site plan for new construction, elevation views, a measured map or drawing of the parcel, a detailed work description, and material samples.

Can work start after the certificate is approved?

No. The form says a zoning permit must also be filed and approved, and work cannot start until the applicant receives both approvals.

New Concord, OH · Muskingum County

No notary required

Application for Certificate of Appropriateness

Property owners or applicants use this form to request Design Review Board review of proposed work in New Concord’s Architectural Review District.

What this form is

This application requests review by the Village of New Concord Design Review Board for proposed work in the Architectural Review District. It asks for property, owner, contractor, and project details, including the proposed work, materials, colors, and estimated dates. The form lists supporting materials to submit, including photographs, plans, drawings, and material samples. Following approval, a zoning permit must also be filed and approved before work can start.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants proposing work covered by the Architectural Review District use this application to seek Design Review Board approval.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Village of New Concord Zoning Officer at 2 West Main Street, New Concord, OH 43762.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, contractor, and proposed project information requested on the form.
3
Gather The Requested Materials
Include the photographs, plans, drawings, work description, and material samples listed in the application.
4
Submit To The Zoning Officer
Submit the application to the Village of New Concord Zoning Officer at 2 West Main Street, New Concord, OH 43762.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?: No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner, but does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?: Submit the completed application to the Village of New Concord Zoning Officer at 2 West Main Street, New Concord, OH 43762.
What attachments does the application request?: The form requests photographs, a site plan for new construction, elevation views, a measured map or drawing of the parcel, a detailed work description, and material samples.
Can work start after the certificate is approved?: No. The form says a zoning permit must also be filed and approved, and work cannot start until the applicant receives both approvals.

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