Bellville, OH · Richland County
Certificate of Appropriateness
Property applicants use this form to request a certificate of appropriateness for a building or improvement in Bellville.
What this form is
This application requests a certificate of appropriateness for a property in Bellville. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, property location and zoning district, setbacks, building height, and details about the proposed design, materials, landscaping, and signage. The form says construction must begin within six months of issuance or the certificate will be revoked, and must conform to the application and accompanying site plan.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a certificate of appropriateness for a property in Bellville completes this form and provides the requested project details.
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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, setbacks, building height, and the requested project details.
- 3
Gather Project Materials
Provide sketches and data for the proposed building or improvement, including the design details listed on the form.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Appropriateness application request?
- It requests applicant and property details, setbacks, building height, and information about proposed design, windows, exterior features, roofing, materials, landscaping, and signage.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?
- No. The form calls for the applicant’s signature and date, with no notarized or sworn attachment or related step identified.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.