Application Certificate of Appropriateness
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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. The Historical Architectural Review Board meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in
the Borough Council Chambers, 59 E. High Street.
The deadline is 3 weeks before the monthly HARB meeting.
Nine (9) sets of all materials including photographs must be submitted. One electronic set must be included on a thumb
drive and/ or emailed to Debra English, Director of Historic and Environmental Preservation at
denglish@gettysburgpa.gov.
The owner or an agent for the owner must be present at the meeting of the Historical Architectural Review Board
(HARB) at the time this application is reviewed. Failure to be represented will result in the application being denied.
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. Type of Work (Check all that apply)
□ Awning □ Lighting □ Shutters
Chemical Cleaning □ Masonry Brick □ Siding
Chimney □ New Construction □ Sign/Banner
Cornice □ Porch □ Store Façade
Doors □ Roof □ Stucco
Gutters/Spouting □ Sandblasting □ Windows
□ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Parcel #__________________________
Address: _________________________
LU - ______ - _______
COA -______-________
Date Received: ____ - ____ - ________
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)
Borough of Gettysburg
LAND USE APPLICATION REQUIRED
Application Certificate of Appropriateness
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4. Project Documents Submitted - 9 color sets required of the below:
Color photographs of property and neighboring properties
Drawings and/or architectural renderings
Materials samples
Sign rendering in color, with sample lettering
Detailed Scope of Work
Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)
Cost Estimate
□ Other ____________________________________________________
5. 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.
6. 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 attend the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Historic Architectural Review Board to present this application. I understand that failure to attend the meeting will
result in the application being denied. The applicant may, however, resubmit the application at a later date.
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: ____ - ____ - ________
Application Certificate of Appropriateness
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Action of HARB Review Board
Approval Date: ___________
Disapproval Vote: ______ for ______ Against
Planning Administrative Approval Date: _____________________
Action of Borough Council
I hereby certify that a Certificate of Appropriateness was Granted Denied by the Gettysburg Borough Council
on the ____________ day of _______________________,______________.
______________________ _______________________________________________
Date Director of Historic and Environmental Preservation
Record of Events
Review Board Date
A. Received by Planning Department _______________
B. Disapproval:
Indication to applicant of action and recommendation _______________
Recommend Disapproval to Borough Council ________________
C. Approval:
Recommend Approval to Borough Council _______________
□ Recommend Administrative Approval _______________
Borough Council
A. Received Recommendation From HARB _______________
B. Disapproval: Letter to Applicant _______________
C. Approval: Certificate of Appropriateness _______________
Planning Department
Permit Issued Date:_________________ Issued by:______________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Parcel #__________________________
Address: _________________________
LU - ______ - _______
COA -______-________
Date Received: ____ - ____ - ________
Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)
Borough of Gettysburg
DO NOT WRITE BELOW LINE. SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION.