Ellensburg, WA · Kittitas County
Landmarks & Design Certificate of Appropriateness Application
Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request Landmarks and Design Commission review of proposed changes to registered landmarks or properties in landmark districts.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for changes to registered landmarks and properties in landmark districts, including exterior work visible from a public right-of-way. It asks for property, applicant, and project details, along with project-specific materials such as a narrative, site plan, elevations, or sign drawings. The city requires a complete application for commission review, whether or not a city permit is required.
Who needs it
Owners or authorized applicants proposing changes to a registered landmark or property in a landmark district need to request commission review.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to Community Development at 501 N. Anderson, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or email [email protected]. The form says to submit marked items 21 calendar days before a scheduled commission meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the legal owner or authorized representative affirms the information and attaches written owner authorization if needed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Landmarks & Design Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, contact, and project information, then have the legal owner or authorized representative sign and date it.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the project-specific materials requested by the form and written owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner.
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Submit To Community Development
Submit the application and marked items to Community Development at least 21 calendar days before a scheduled commission meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The application calls for the legal owner or authorized representative to sign and date it. If the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner's written authorization.
- Who uses this application?
- Property owners and authorized applicants use it to request Landmarks and Design Commission review of proposed changes to a registered landmark or property in a landmark district.
- How do I submit the application?
- Send the completed application and required materials to Community Development at 501 N. Anderson, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or email [email protected]. Submit marked items 21 calendar days before a scheduled meeting.
- What materials may be required with the application?
- Depending on the project, the form calls for materials such as a project narrative, site plan, parking lot plan, lighting details, building elevations, material samples, sign drawings, or dumpster details.