Stephens City, VA · Frederick County
Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Stephens City Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work.
What this form is
This application requests a Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work, including construction, exterior changes, signs, paint, roofing, or demolition. Applicants provide contact and property-owner information, identify the type of request, and submit project materials; required items vary by project. The form says to submit the application and all materials together by 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the meeting to be placed on the agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking Commission review of proposed work on a structure or area in Stephens City use this application.
How to submit it
The form says to submit the application and all materials together by 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the meeting to be placed on the agenda. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
No notary is required for this application; it lists no notarized or sworn attachments, and the Commission secretary signs and dates the certificate.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application.
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Complete The Application
Print or type the requested applicant, owner, representative, and project information, and mark the type of request.
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Gather Project Materials
Include the materials listed for your project type, such as photographs, samples, drawings, or a site plan.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application and all materials together by 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the meeting to be placed on the agenda.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It requests Historic Preservation Commission review of proposed work, such as construction, exterior changes, signs, paint, roofing, or demolition.
- What materials should I include?
- Materials depend on the project. The form lists items such as current photographs, roof or paint descriptions and samples, drawings, elevations, and site plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. This application has no notary requirement and lists no notarized or sworn attachments; the Commission secretary signs and dates the certificate.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit the application and all materials together by 4:00 pm on the Tuesday before the meeting to be placed on the agenda. The form does not specify a submission method.