Ellensburg, WA · Kittitas County

No notary required

Landmarks & Design Certificate of Appropriateness Application

Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request review of proposed changes to a registered landmark or property in a Landmark District.

What this form is

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for work subject to review by Ellensburg’s Landmarks and Design Commission. It asks for property, applicant, contact, and project details, along with information and supporting materials specific to the proposed work. The form says review applies to exterior features visible from a public right-of-way, whether or not a city permit is required.

Who needs it

Owners and authorized applicants proposing work subject to Landmarks and Design Commission review use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required information to Community Development staff at 501 N. Anderson, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or email [email protected]. The form says items marked must be submitted 21 calendar days before a regular commission meeting.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner’s written authorization, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Landmarks & Design Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the property, applicant, contact, and project information requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Materials

    Include the materials marked for your project and written owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner.

  4. 4

    Submit To Community Development

    Submit the application and required information to Community Development staff at the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
No. The signer signs and dates the application without a notary. If the applicant is not the owner, attach the owner's written authorization; the form does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
Submit the completed application and required information to Community Development staff at 501 N. Anderson, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or email [email protected].
What information and materials does the application request?
It requests property, applicant, contact, and project information. Depending on the project, it lists items such as a narrative, site plan, lighting details, building elevations, material samples, or sign drawings.
When should I submit the application materials?
The form says items marked must be submitted to the Community Development Department 21 calendar days before a regular Landmarks and Design Commission meeting.

Need something notarized?

This Landmarks & Design Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ellensburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.