Certificate of Appropriateness

The Landmarks Commission (LMC) is responsible for issuing Certificates of Appropriateness to Middletown property owners who are planning additions or alterations to any building in one of Middletown’s five Historic Districts. The purpose is to insure that the historic integrity of the district is maintained for all residents in the neighborhood and in the township.

The review process is very simple and is often accomplished in a single meeting.  Applicants with a construction project need to contact the Township Zoning Official to verify that they are in one of our designated historic districts. If so, the Zoning Officer will direct you to the Commission Secretary who can put your project on the agenda for the next available meeting. Applicants should bring sketches and site information that explains what they are planning to do. The LMC prefers to review sketches, photos and preliminary designs with the homeowner and/or their Architect or builder if they have one.  The services of an attorney are not required and there is no fee for the application or review. Reviews are usually informal conversations with the members of the commission and suggestions are offered in the interest of historic appropriateness.

A.pdf copy of the Certificate of Appropriateness application and a list of necessary submissions can be dowloaded from the link below.

Application and checklist

Meetings are in the Landmarks room to the left of the Middletown Library entrance and are held on the 2^nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm.  Meetings are open to the public.

Call 732-615-2014 for more information or send an e-mail. (Select Landmarks Commsion from the drop down menu)

The Middletown Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Road. (Google Map Directions)