Application Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative Review
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Any proposed alteration to the exterior of a building located within the limits of the Historic District, as defined by the
Gettysburg Historic District Ordinance, requires that this application be submitted and approved prior to receiving a
Building or Sign Permit. For minor projects (see Number 4, below), or replacement of materials in-kind, Certificates of
Appropriateness (COA) may be awarded by the Planning Department via administrative approval.
1. Project Site Information
Site Address Zoning District
_________________________________________________________________ ____________________
2. Applicant Information
Owner Mailing Address Zip Phone Email
_______________________ ____________________ __________ _________ __________________________
Contractor Mailing Address Zip Phone Email
Architect or Engineer Mailing Address Zip Phone Email
3. Property Type: Commercial Residential
4. Type of Work (Check all that apply) Project must be a Sign, Banner, or Replacement in-kind.
□ Awning Gutters/Spouting Shed
Banner Lighting Shutters
Cornice Masonry/Brick Siding
Door Porch Sign
Driveway/Sidewalk Patio Stucco
Fence Railing □ Window
□ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Parcel #__________________________
Address: _________________________
LU - ______ - _______
COA -______-________
Date Received: ____ - ____ - ________
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Administrative Review
Borough of Gettysburg
LAND USE APPLICATION REQUIRED
Continued on reverse side of page.
Return to: Borough of Gettysburg Administrative Offices, 59 E. High Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325
OR
Submit electronically to Debra English, Director of Historic and Environmental Preservation at
denglish@gettysburgpa.gov
□ Completed Land Use Permit Application □ Completed COA Application □Photos and/or Samples
Application Certificate of Appropriateness Administrative Review
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5. Project Documents Required for Review
Color photographs of property front & side, areas of work and neighboring
properties
Drawings and/or architectural renderings
Materials samples (note current and provide proposed)
Sign rendering in color, with sample lettering
Cost Estimate
Certificate of Insurance
Detailed Scope of Work
□ Other ____________________________________________________
6. Provide a detailed description of proposed work including materials.
Provide spec sheets and drawings of windows, siding, trim, etc. Provide samples of siding and other materials.
(Use additional sheets, if needed). Provide Cost Estimate for projected work.
7. Certification
I hereby certify that the information contained herein is complete and accurate and that the work is authorized by the
owner of record of the named property. Furthermore, I agree to only complete work as presented and understand
any deviation from or addition to what is approved by the Certificate of Appropriateness constitutes a code violation.
Signature of Applicant Date
Printed Name of Applicant Phone # Email Address
This application will not be processed until all required information is submitted. HARB is a design review board only,
each project must meet all other Borough Ordinances and Building Code requirements prior to final approval.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Parcel #__________________________
Address: _________________________
LU - ______ - _______
COA -______-________
Date Received: ____ - ____ - ________
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OFFICE USE ONLY
APPROVAL DISAPPROVAL
Planning Administrative Approval Date: __________ Reason:
□ Certificate of Appropriateness Date: __________
□ Historic District Land Use-Working Permit Date: __________ Letter to Applicant Date: ___________
REVIEW / APPROVAL
Zoning Review Approval Date: ____________
UCC Building Permit Required (PMCA) Approval Date: ____________
OR
Non UCC Building Permit Required Approval Date: ___________
Issued by:______________________________________ Title:___________________________________________