Stayton, OR · Marion County
Historic Structure Alteration, Demolition, or Removal Application
This application requests City of Stayton review of a proposed alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic structure and is filed by the property owner or applicant with supporting materials.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Stayton requires a completed application, fee, plan, and attachments before review begins for a proposed alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic structure. Applicants also provide a narrative addressing the relevant decision criteria, and the checklist calls for a notarized statement when an applicant’s representative is authorized to file. The City Planner reviews the application for completeness before scheduling a Planning Commission hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing to alter, demolish, or remove a historic structure in Stayton must submit this application and the required supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The application itself has no notary block; when using a representative, the applicant signs a separate notarized statement authorizing that representative to file.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Stayton’s application for alteration, demolition, or removal of a historic structure.
- 2
Complete the Form and Attachments
Fill in the property and applicant information, prepare the required plans and narrative, and gather the checklist materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If using a representative, arrange notarization of the separate statement authorizing that representative to file.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the authorization statement during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, supporting materials, and fee to Stayton’s Community & Economic Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stayton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to alter, demolish, or remove a historic structure?
- Submit the completed application, fee, plan, attachments, and narrative to Stayton’s Community & Economic Development Department. The City Planner reviews the submission for completeness before scheduling a hearing.
- Do I need a notarized statement with this application?
- Only if an applicant is represented by another individual. The checklist requires a notarized statement certifying that the representative has the applicant’s authorization to file.
- Can I sign the representative authorization with an online notary?
- Oregon recognizes a properly notarized remote online notarization document. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video; contact the City if you have questions about what it will accept.
- What supporting information does the application require?
- The checklist includes a site plan, vicinity map, photographs, and a narrative addressing the applicable criteria. Elevation drawings are required for alterations, but not for a demolition application.
- Where should I submit the application or ask about requirements?
- The form directs applicants to Stayton’s Community & Economic Development Department. For questions about where or how to submit, contact the department and confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.