What is the Historic Overlay District Designation Form?

It is an application for proposing historic overlay district designation. It requests information about the district’s boundaries and properties, and asks applicants to explain how the proposal meets the listed criteria.

What materials must accompany the application?

The form lists historical and current photographs, a survey or site plan, and maps as required materials. It says current photos must show the proposed landmark in all directions and be submitted digitally.

How do I submit the Historic Overlay District Designation Form?

Submit it to the Historic District Planning and Zoning Department at P.O. Box 1952, Longview, Texas 75606. The form also lists an email address and fax number.

Longview, TX · Gregg County

No notary required

Historic Overlay District Designation Form

Property owners or agents use this application to request designation of a proposed area as a historic overlay district in Longview.

What this form is

This application requests historic overlay district designation and asks applicants to explain how the proposed area meets the listed criteria. It collects boundary and property details, ownership and architectural history, and information about each property. The application calls for historical and current photographs, a survey or site plan, and maps, and includes a $420 application fee.

Who needs it

Property owners or agents proposing a historic overlay district should complete the application and provide information for each property in the proposed district.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Historic District Planning and Zoning Department, P.O. Box 1952, Longview, Texas 75606. The form lists an email address and fax number.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs as owner or agent.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Historic Overlay District Designation Form.
2
Complete The Application
Provide the proposed district details, explain how it meets the criteria, and complete the property information for each property.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include historical and current photographs, a survey or site plan, and maps. Current photos must show the proposed landmark in all directions and be submitted digitally.
4
Submit To The City
Send the application to the Historic District Planning and Zoning Department at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Historic Overlay District Designation Form?: It is an application for proposing historic overlay district designation. It requests information about the district’s boundaries and properties, and asks applicants to explain how the proposal meets the listed criteria.
What materials must accompany the application?: The form lists historical and current photographs, a survey or site plan, and maps as required materials. It says current photos must show the proposed landmark in all directions and be submitted digitally.
Do I need a notary for the Historic Overlay District Designation Form?: No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs as owner or agent.
How do I submit the Historic Overlay District Designation Form?: Submit it to the Historic District Planning and Zoning Department at P.O. Box 1952, Longview, Texas 75606. The form also lists an email address and fax number.

Need something notarized?

This Historic Overlay District Designation Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.