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2. Under the City of Framingham General Ordinance, Article VII, Section 5, for properties in a local historic district, a certificate from the Historic District Commission is required before obtaining any building permit or before proceeding with construction projects affecting the exterior of the property.

   Submission of this application will begin the process of review for a Certificate of Appropriateness, Non-Applicability, or Hardship, which will be issued by the Historic District Commission as applicable.

   Application fee: $50 check payable to the City of Framingham required with application.

   Submit the application fee, in the form of a check payable to the City of Framingham, to the Planning & Community Development Department, 150 Concord Street, Room 121, Framingham, MA 01702

4. Property Address: *
6. Historic District *
   -- Select One --The Framingham Centre Common Historic District The Jonathan Maynard Historic District The Sarah Clayes House Historic District The Pike-Haven-Foster House Historic District The H.H. Richardson Depot Historic District The John Hemenway House Historic District

10. Petitioner Information

12. Name:*
13. Phone: *
15. Email:*
16. Address:*

20. Property Owner Information (if different):

22. Name:*
23. Phone: *
25. Email:*
26. Address:*
28. Signature of Property Owner:*
32. Type of Structure:*

    1. House
    2. Garage
    3. Shed
    4. Wall

    1. Fence
    2. Sign
    3. Non-Residential
    4. Other
34. Proposed Work:*

    1. Addition
    2. Demolition
    3. New Construction
    4. Repair

    1. Replacement
    2. Alteration
    3. Roofing
    4. Other
38. Description of Work:
40. Please provide a detailed statement of the work to be completed, including information on materials, style, extent of work, etc., referencing plans and photographs if appropriate. Please note if approval is needed or has been received from any other City boards or departments (Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, etc.).*
42. Supporting Documentation:

    We encourage applicants to consult with staff in order to determine what additional documentation should be provided. 

    Please provide any appropriate documentation for the project, including: 

    • Photographs (clear, in color, and current)
    • Plans, as relevant:
      • Plans
      • Elevations
      • Site Plans 
    • Product/material information (spec sheets from the manufacturer, photographs of installed examples) 

    Dimensions and materials should be clearly labeled on all plans. 

    For window replacement, please provide a photograph showing the full side of the building and indicate the windows that are to be replaced. 

    For signs, please provide a rendering showing accurate dimensions and graphics, how it will be erected in its proposed location, and with current photographs of the proposed location.

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54. Notice to Applicants

    The Commission generally hears applications for certificates on the second Tuesday of every month (subject to change). Applications must be submitted at least three weeks in advance for review and to satisfy public hearing notice requirements. 

    To check meeting dates and submission deadlines, please click here. 

    An approved certificate shall expire six months from the time of issuance unless otherwise extended by the Commission.

    Certificates are specific to the project and owner cited on the application. 

    Please notify the Commission in writing (email is acceptable) upon completion of the changes included in this certificate.

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56. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
57. Email address

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58. Submit

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