Palestine, TX · Anderson County
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or applicants use this form to request a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Palestine Historic Landmarks Commission for proposed work.
What this form is
This application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City of Palestine Historic Landmarks Commission for proposed work at a property. It asks for applicant and property owner details, the property address and historic district, and a description of the work. Depending on the work, applicants must provide a site plan or map, drawings, photographs, material samples, and other helpful information.
Who needs it
An applicant or property owner seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work should complete this form and provide the applicable supporting materials.
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 without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application for Palestine.
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Complete the Form
Enter applicant and property owner information, the property address and historic district, and a description of the proposed work.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include the applicable site plan or map, drawings, photographs, material samples, and any other helpful information.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and applicable materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Appropriateness application request?
- It requests a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Palestine Historic Landmarks Commission and asks for applicant, property, and proposed work information.
- What materials may need to accompany the application?
- Depending on the work, the form lists a site plan or map, elevations and architectural drawings, photographs, material samples, and other helpful information.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- The form does not give submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
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