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Property Address
Address2
City
State
Zip
Please Note
All projects must have the appropriate section(s) of the application filled out and attached to this form when it is returned and filed with the Building and Housing Office. You need not attach any sections that do no relate to your project. Please request as many of the section forms as you may need. Your application number will be assigned when you return these forms. Remember, your completed application, including any pictures and plans, must be filed by the deadline date on the appended schedule in order to be reviewed at the next HARB meeting.
1. This application is for:
Check the appropriate boxes:
1. Section 1: Sign
2. Section 2: Canopy or Awning
3. Section 3: Repair, replacement, or alteration from original (please supply photos or elevations of original)*
4. Section 4: Addition (Supply architectural elevations and site drawings, as well as photos of buildings next to and around the site)*
5. Section 5: New Construction (Supply architectural elevations and site drawings, as well as photos of buildings next to and around the site)*
6. Section 6: Demolition*
Note: Fill out and attach only those sections appropriate to your project.
2. Please indicate which items you are submitting with your application form. Do not submit originals, since these will be kept by the HARB for its official archives.
1. Color or Black and White Sketches
2. Old or Historic Photographs
3. Photographs of the current existing site showing where changes are to be made, location of buildings, and streetscape
4. Plot or Site Plans
5. Architectural Elevations
All sketches, elevations, and plans must be signed by the preparer(s).
The owner of this property and the applicant agree to conform to all applicable findings of the Borough of West Chester Historical and Architectural Review Board.
Applicant's Signature
I agree and understand that this electronic signature is in place of a written signature.
Date
Date
Owner's Signature
I agree and understand that this electronic signature is in place of a written signature.
Date
Date
Note:
Check with the Building and Housing Office of the Borough of West Chester to see if you need a building permit as well as a Certificate of Appropriateness before you begin your project.
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Step Two

Section 1 / Signs
(Attach a separate section 1 for each of the signs that you want to install.)
Location of Project
Address2
City
State
Zip
Name of Business
Applicant's First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address
Address2
City
State
Zip
Applicant's Phone
(Day)
Applicant's Phone
(Evening)
Owner's Name (If different from applicant's)
Last Name
Owner's Address
Address2
City
State
Zip
Owner's Phone
(Day)
Owner's Phone
(Evening)
Instructions:
Provide color or black and white sketches of each sign and its message, and also show its proposed placement and proportion to the building facade. Also attach photos of the streetscape and adjacent buildings.
1. Are you replacing an existing sign?
2. How many signs do you wish to install?
3. On how many facades?
Facades
1. Front
1. Side
1. Back
4. Sign Type
1. Hanging Sign
2. Building-Mounted Sign
3. Other
Other:
5. Give a thorough description of the sign.
6. Is there illumination?
What is the fixture type?
How will it be mounted?
7. Sign Dimensions
Height:
Weight:
Depth:
8. If it is a hanging sign, what is the height from the sidewalk to the bottom of the sign?
Current borough code requires 8' - 0" minimum to bottom of sign.
9. How will this sign be mounted?
10. If it's a hanging sign, describe the hanging bracket.
11. If it's a hanging sign, is this an existing bracket?
12. Colors:
13. Message:
14. Lettering Style:
Please note that the historic preference is for any "serif" type. Please be sure to attach a sample of sign wording in chosen lettering style.
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Step Three

Section 2 / Canopy or Awning
Attach a separate Section 2 for each of the canopies or awnings that you want to install.
Location of Project
Address2
City
State
Zip
Name of Business (If applicable)
Applicant's First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Applicant's Phone
(Day)
Applicant's Phone
(Evening)
Owner's First Name
Last Name
Owner's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Owner's Phone
(Day)
Owner's Phone
(Night)
Instructions:
Provide color or black and white sketches of each sign and its message, and also show its proposed placement and proportion to the building facade. Also attach photos of the streetscape and adjacent buildings.
1. Are you replacing an existing canopy or awning?
2. How many canopies or awnings do you wish to install?
3. On how many facades?
Facades
1. Front
1. Side
1. Back
4. Material
Give a thorough description of the type and style to be used.
5. How will it be mounted?
Please note that any attachment to a masonry facade must be done through the mortar joints and not the face of the masonry.
6. Are you reusing an existing canopy or awning skeleton(s)?
7. Is there a new canopy or awning illumination? Fixture type?
How will it be mounted?
8. Canopy or Awning Dimensions
Height:
Width:
Depth:
9. What is the height from the sidewalk to the bottom of the canopy or awning?
Current borough code requires a minimum height of 8' - 0" to bottom of awning or canopy.
10. Colors:
11. Message:
12. Lettering Style:
Please note that the historic preference is for any "serif" type. Please be sure to attach a sample of sign wording in chosen lettering style.
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Step Five

Section 4 / Additions
Location of Project
Address2
City
State
Zip
Name of Business
Applicant's First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Applicant's Phone
(Day)
Applicant's Phone
(Evening)
Owner's First Name
If different from applicant's
Last Name
Owner's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Owner's Phone
(Day)
Owner's Phone
(Evening)
Instructions:
Include one application per addition. Provide clear photographs showing the location of each proposed addition. Also attach photographs of the streetscape and adjacent buildings. Provide architectural elevations, material specifications, and manufacturer's pamphlets on the materials proposed.
1. Addition Location
1. Front Facade
2. Left of Front
3. Right of Front
1. Back Facade
2. Other (Specify)
Other:
2. Footprint Dimensions
3. Number of Stories
4. When was your building built?
Architectural Style & Materials
Architect / Builder (If known)
5. Window Style & Materials
How do they match / contrast with the rest of the building?
6. Roof Style & Material
How do they match / contrast with the rest of the building?
7. Wall & Side Materials
How do they match / contrast with the rest of the building?
8. Are you using any historic materials? If so, what and how?
9. Why are you building this addition?
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Step Six

Sections 5 / New Construction
Location of Project
Address2
City
State
Zip
Name of Business
Applicant's First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Applicant's Phone
(Day)
Applicant's Phone
(Evening)
Owner's First Name
Last Name
Owner's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Owner's Phone
(Day)
Owner's Phone
(Evening)
Instructions:
Provide clear photographs showing the location of your proposed construction. Also attach photographs of the streetscape and adjacent buildings. Provide architectural elevations, material specifications, and manufacturer's pamphlets on the materials proposed.
1. Footprint Dimension
2. Number of stories?
How does it match / contrast with the rest of the streetscape?
3. Architectural Style
How does it match / contrast with the rest of the streetscape?
4. Window & Door Style & Materials
How does it match / contrast with the rest of the streetscape?
5. Roof Style & Material
How does it match / contrast with the rest of the streetscape?
6. Wall & Siding Materials
How does it match / contrast with the rest of the streetscape?
7. Are you using any historic materials? If so, what and how?
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Step Seven

Location of Project
Address2
City
State
Zip
Name of Business
Applicant's First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Applicant's Phone
(Day)
Applicant's Phone
(Evening)
Owner's First Name
Last Name
Owner's Address1
Address2
City
State
Zip
Owner's Phone
(Day)
Owner's Phone
(Evening)
Instructions:
Provide clear photographs of the building being proposed for demolition and of the adjacent buildings and streetscape. Attach any historical photographs, drawings, or elevations that you could find about this building. Attach architectural elevations of the proposed demolition, clearly showing the full extent of the project, including plot and site plans of the property. Attach any plans, drawing and/or elevations that you man have for the future use of this site.
1. Check which you would like to demolish:
1. Entire building and all attached appurtenances
2. Part(s) of the building
Identify which parts:
2. When was this building built?
Architectural Style
3. Historic Associations
Architect / Builder (If known)
4. Why do you wish to tear down this building?
5. What do you intend to place on this site after demolition?
6. When would you like to tear down this building?

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