Port Isabel, TX · Cameron County
Historical District Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application is for property owners, renters, and contractors seeking approval for proposed work on a historic landmark or property in a historic district.
What this form is
The document outlines permit procedures and includes a Certificate of Appropriateness application and a sign permit application. The city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before covered exterior work or changes to a historic landmark or property in a historic district. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the work, and attach building drawings with measurements and color information when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners, renters, and contractors planning covered work on a historic landmark or property within a historic district need this application.
How to submit it
The document identifies the Historical Preservation Department for the Certificate of Appropriateness application and lists City Hall at 305 East Maxan Street, Port Isabel, Texas 78578. It also lists city telephone numbers for questions.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Historical District Form and review its permit procedures.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, and complete applicable application sections.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
For building work, attach a drawing with measurements and the requested color details.
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Submit To The City
Submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application to the Historical Preservation Department at the city address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Historical District Form?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- Who should use this application?
- Property owners, renters, and contractors planning covered work on a historic landmark or property within a historic district should use it.
- What attachments does the application request?
- For building work, it requests a drawing with measurements and basic, frame, and accent color details. The form notes that exact design details must be presented.
- How do I submit the Historical District Form?
- The document identifies the Historical Preservation Department for the Certificate of Appropriateness application and lists City Hall at 305 East Maxan Street, Port Isabel, Texas 78578.