Fremont, OH · Sandusky County

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Application for Certificate of Appropriateness

Property owners or applicants use this application to request Architectural Review Board review of proposed work to a property in Fremont.

What this form is

This application requests Architectural Review Board review of proposed work, such as construction, alterations, painting, signs, landscaping, or demolition. The form asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the property address, project timing, work type, scope, and a description of the project. Applicants must include supporting materials, and both the applicant and property owner must sign.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking Architectural Review Board review of proposed property work in Fremont should complete this application with the property owner.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Engineering / Zoning Department, 323 S Front St, Fremont, Ohio 43420. Applications are due at least 14 days before the next Architectural Review Board meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign and print their names, with no notarized or sworn attachment specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Form

    Provide applicant, property, and project details, and check the applicable scope-of-project items.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach five color copies of supporting materials, including drawings and color samples as applicable; include photographs when possible.

  4. 4

    Sign the Application

    Have both the applicant and property owner sign and print their names.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the Engineering / Zoning Department at 323 S Front St, Fremont, Ohio 43420, at least 14 days before the next board meeting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
It requests Architectural Review Board review of proposed work, including construction, alterations, painting, signs, landscaping, or demolition.
What should I include with the application?
Attach five color copies of supporting documents, such as paint colors and drawings. Include site plans and building elevations when applicable, and photographs when possible.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. The applicant and property owner sign and print their names; the form specifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
Submit it to the Engineering / Zoning Department at 323 S Front St, Fremont, Ohio 43420. The application is due at least 14 days before the next board meeting.

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