Applications and Meeting Dates

• The HDC meets on the third Wednesday of the month.  Public welcome to attend.
• Meeting dates and application deadlines may be moved to accommodate holidays. Follow the posted schedule.
• Applications are due by 4 p.m. on the submission deadline.
• Submission deadlines are firm. Applications received after the deadline are placed on the following month's meeting agenda. 

Note: The submission deadline does not ensure the case will be heard at the next meeting. The city planner will review your application, supporting documentation, and determine if it is complete. Deficient applications are deferred to the next meeting pending timely submission of the required information. 

Changes requiring Historic District Commission review include:  

• Changing paint colors

• Roof and shingle replacement

• Installing new or replacement windows

• Installing new storm or security doors, or new storm windows

• Installing new doors, garage doors, or security doors

• Reconstructing areas of masonry walls, chimneys, floors, porches,
  etc

• Reconstructing all or part of a porch

• Constructing a new building, structure, or addition

• Removing large trees, shrubbery, plantings

• Installing new or replacement fencing

• Installing or replacing signage, including awnings

• Demolishing or moving a building.  You must also submit the  Demolition and Moving of Buildings Application in conjunction with the Historic District Application. 

If you do not see your project on this list, contact the Building Official or call 248-449-9902.

If your project includes moving or demolition of a building or structure, you must submit a Demolition-Moving Application in conjunction with the Historic District Commission Application.  

Demolition - Moving Application Guidelines
Demolition - Moving Review Process Summary

• Review the application submission schedule before applying.  Submission deadlines are firm.
• Follow the submission instructions found in the application. The instructions provide direction on the number of packets needed, how to assemble your submission, and the documents required for your type of project.
• If your project includes moving or demolition of a building or structure, you must submit the Historic District Application in conjunction with the Demolition and Moving of Buildings Application.
• Incomplete applications may be deferred to a future meeting.
• Applicable fees are noted on the application. Applications filed without the fee are considered incomplete.