Get Ri Certificate Of Appropriateness - City Of Newport 2022-2025

The RI Certificate Of Appropriateness is an essential document for property owners in Newport's local historic district who wish to propose exterior work on their properties. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to help users fill out the form accurately and submit it online.

Follow the steps to complete your application effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Confirm that your property is located within the local historic district. You may do this via the city’s GIS portal to verify its plat and lot information.
3. Fill out the general information section completely, ensuring to use black or blue ink for inputs. This includes providing the property address, plat number, property name, original date of construction, as well as contact details for the applicant.
4. If applicable, provide details for a legally authorized representative, including their contact information.
5. In the additional information checklist, mark 'Yes' or 'No' for each item, ensuring that you include the application fee within your submission.
6. In the summary of proposed work section, describe in detail all exterior alterations that you plan to undertake. This is a critical section; do not leave it blank.
7. Review the checklist of required application materials and ensure you have all necessary documents, including photographs, drawings, and any historical evaluations.
8. Sign the application indicating that you are the Legal Owner of Record or have proper authorization, and date the submission.
9. Submit one hard copy of the completed application and supporting materials to the Building Inspections Office at City Hall, and email the digital copy to the specified preservation email.
10. Once submitted, monitor for any request for additional information or responses to your application. Be prepared to attend the HDC meeting to represent your application.

Complete your documents online today to facilitate your historic district application.