Abilene, TX · Taylor County
Historic Overlay Zoning Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request that a historic overlay zoning application be submitted to the Landmarks Commission for consideration.
What this form is
This application asks the property owner or authorized agent to provide contact details, the project address, a brief description of the property and its historic significance, and whether it is on the Abilene Register of Historic Properties. It requests supporting information about the property's history, old photos, and a current description and photographs; staff may request more information with the application or before the Landmarks Commission meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking Landmarks Commission consideration of a historic overlay zoning application should complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
The form requests that the application be submitted to the Landmarks Commission. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests property-history information and photographs, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Historic Overlay Zoning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and agent details, the project address, the property's historic significance, and whether it is on the Abilene Register of Historic Properties.
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Gather Supporting Information
Attach information about the property's history, old photos, and a current description and photographs of the property.
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Submit To The City
The form requests submission to the Landmarks Commission. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can complete the Historic Overlay Zoning Application?
- The form is for the property owner or an authorized agent. It asks for owner and agent information, property details, and a description of the property's historic significance.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It requests a brief property description and historic significance, whether the property is on the Abilene Register of Historic Properties, and information about the property's history, old photos, and current description and photographs.
- Do I need a notary for the Historic Overlay Zoning Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requests property-history information and photographs, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Historic Overlay Zoning Application?
- The form requests submission to the Landmarks Commission. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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