Yardley, PA · Bucks County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or applicants use this application to request review of proposed work by Yardley Borough’s Historical Architectural Review Board.
What this form is
The application describes proposed work at a property and gives the borough information to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. It asks for the property address, applicant details, work description, and, for signs, design information. Submit it with the applicable sign or building permit application, a dimensional drawing, materials list, surrounding property owners list, and photographs or a written description of the existing structure.
Who needs it
An applicant proposing work that requires review by Yardley Borough’s Historical Architectural Review Board should complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents.
How to submit it
Provide seven print copies and one electronic copy of the application materials to the Yardley Borough Board of Historical Architectural Review, 56 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property address, applicant information, work description, and sign details if applicable; sign the application.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the applicable sign or building permit application, dimensional drawing, materials list, surrounding property owners list, and photographs or a written description.
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Prepare Copies and Submit
Provide seven print copies and one electronic copy to the Board of Historical Architectural Review at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It gives Yardley Borough’s Historical Architectural Review Board information about proposed property work for review and recommendation to Borough Council.
- What supporting documents must accompany the application?
- Include the applicable sign or building permit application, a dimensional drawing, materials list, surrounding property owners list, and photographs or a written description of the existing structure.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The applicant signs the application, and the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Provide seven print copies and one electronic copy of the application materials to the Board of Historical Architectural Review at 56 South Main Street, Yardley, PA 19067.