Warrenton, VA · Fauquier County
Architectural Review Board Certificate of Appropriateness
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request approval for modifications or improvements in Warrenton’s Historic District.
What this form is
This application requests an Architectural Review Board Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed property modifications or improvements. It asks for the property location, owner and applicant contact details, a description of the work, and whether another Town Board application is pending or contemplated. Applications requiring ARB review are due by the first day of each month, or the next business day, before the meeting; the applicant or authorized representative must attend.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing modifications or improvements that require Architectural Review Board review should complete this application.
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 property owner and applicant or agent sign and print their names, with no sworn attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property location, owner and applicant details, and a complete description of each modification or improvement.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include photographs of the work area and plans, drawings, product information sheets, or samples; add permit applications if required.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner and applicant or agent sign. Submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?
- No. This application has signature lines for the property owner and applicant or agent but no notary block or sworn attachment.
- Who uses the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Property owners or applicants authorized to commit to changes use it to request approval for proposed modifications or improvements.
- 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.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The form lists photographs of the work area and plans, drawings, product information sheets, or samples. It also asks for accompanying permit applications if required.
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