Doylestown, PA · Bucks County
HARB Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request HARB review of exterior changes, construction, demolition, or signs in Doylestown’s Historic District.
What this form is
The Borough’s Historic and Architectural Review Board reviews exterior building changes, additions, new construction, demolition, and signs in the designated Historic District. The application asks for property and applicant details, the type of work, site or sign characteristics, and a description of the proposed work. Applicants must include supporting materials that depend on the project, such as plans, photographs, drawings, or material samples.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing exterior work, new construction, demolition, or signs in Doylestown’s designated Historic District need to submit this application for HARB review.
How to submit it
Submit ten complete paper copies and one complete electronic file by email to [email protected]. Bring the completed package and electronic media to the Borough Zoning and Planning Office at 10 Doyle Street, Doylestown Borough.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the HARB Certificate of Appropriateness application for Doylestown.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, select the type of work, and describe the proposed scope.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Assemble the plans, photographs, drawings, and samples required for your type of project.
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Submit to the Borough
Provide ten paper copies and one electronic file by email, and bring the package and electronic media to the Borough Zoning and Planning Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the HARB Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the HARB application?
- Provide ten complete paper copies and one complete electronic file by email, then bring the completed package and electronic media to the Borough Zoning and Planning Office at 10 Doyle Street.
- What supporting materials should I include?
- Requirements depend on the project. The application lists materials such as plans, photographs, drawings, descriptions, and color or material samples for different types of work.
- When must I submit the application?
- The document says completed applications must be submitted at least eight calendar days before the monthly HARB meeting. It also says applicants must be present at the meeting for review.
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This HARB Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Doylestown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.