Tyler, TX · Smith County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application lets property owners request review of proposed work on a historic property by the Tyler Historic Preservation Board.
What this form is
Property owners use this application to describe proposed work on a historic property for the Tyler Historic Preservation Board’s Certificate of Appropriateness review. It asks for property and owner details, historical designation, materials and use, contractor information, and a description of the work. Applicants are asked to include property photographs and elevation drawings, plus a scale drawing when signage is involved.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing work on a building listed as a historic landmark should use this application for the Certificate of Appropriateness review process.
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 application is signed without a notary; it lists photographs, drawings, and signage details as attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
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
Provide owner, property, historical designation, materials, use, contractor, and proposed-work details.
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Gather Supporting Items
Include a current photograph, an historical photograph if available, and elevation drawings; add a signage scale drawing if signage is involved.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It provides information about proposed work on a historic property for review through the Tyler Historic Preservation Board’s Certificate of Appropriateness process.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a current property photograph, an historical photograph if available, and elevation drawings. If signage is involved, include a scale drawing with the lettering, dimensions, colors, location, and illumination method.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The listed supporting items are photographs and drawings; the form does not state a sworn or notarized step.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.