Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
Historic District Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
Façade Improvement Projects - Applications must be received at least 10 days prior to a regularly
scheduled meeting. Approval is conditional upon meeting the requirements of the State Building Code.
It is recommended to:
➢ Consult with staff at the Manistee County Historical Museum for design input
➢ Review Guidelines that are applicable to the proposed project
➢ Consult with the Historic District Commission via the Request for Design Assistance
Introductory Meeting with Staff or Museum Director/Curator - Staff will assist the applicant
by explaining the application form and Guidelines. Museum Director/Curator will research any
historical documentation available that could assist the applicant.
Submission of Application – Applicant will submit their request to Staff who will review it to
make sure they have supplied all the necessary information including a site plan. If no
Additional information is needed Staff will process the request and $50 payment (Checks made
payable to ‘City of Manistee’).
Meeting – Applicant shall present their request to the commission. The HDC will begin their
deliberation on the request. If the Commission determines that no additional information is
needed they will deliberate/take action on the request. The will either approve or deny the
request. If the Commission determines that additional information is needed they will
postpone their determination until their next regularly scheduled meeting or schedule a Special
Meeting.
Permit – Staff will process permit and necessary paperwork.
Status Update – Staff will reach out after 10 months to see project status. If progress is being
made though project not completed; HDC may extend certificate expiration date upon formal
review at a regularly scheduled HDC meeting.
Once project is completed the project will be reviewed and a Certificate of Compliance will be sent for
the applicants files.
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