Langley, WA · Island County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request city review of proposed work involving a historic building in Langley.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness for work involving a historic building in Langley. It asks for the property address, parcel number, owner and applicant contact details, present use, type of proposed work, and a description of the work and materials; the applicant acknowledges that staff may request additional review materials.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking review of proposed work involving a historic building in Langley 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
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
Enter the property, owner, applicant, present-use, and proposed-work information requested on the form.
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Gather Any Attachments
Describe the proposed work and materials; use another page if needed. Staff may request drawings, photographs, finish samples, or other items.
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Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness Application for?
- It requests review of proposed work involving a historic building and collects property, applicant, present-use, and project details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address, parcel number, owner and applicant contact details, present use, proposed work type, and a description of the work and materials.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related 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 if you have another Langley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.