Paint Color Requests
Museum Director/Historic District Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
The Museum Director/Curator has been designated by the Commission to review projects that are
considered to be routine in an effort to expedite requests, reserving the right to forward the request
to the Commission at their discretion. The requests that the Museum Director/Curator have oversight
include:
Paint Colors - New color schemes following the requirements of Guideline #6 - Painting may be
approved by the Museum Director or Curator. The Museum Director or Curator may require Historic
District Commission review or approval of any proposed paint scheme at their discretion.
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’).
Request Approved 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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Historic District Commission
Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Paint Colors
Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness
Please Print
Submission of Application
New color schemes following the Manistee Commercial Historic District Commission Guideline #6 Painting.
guidelines may be approved by the Manistee County Historical Museum Director or Curator. The Manistee
County Historical Museum Director or Curator may require Historic District Commission review or approval of
any proposed paint scheme at his discretion. In this event the requirements for applications submittal to the
Historic District Commission must be met.
Color schemes that do not follow the Manistee Commercial Historic District Commission Guideline #6 Painting
must be approved by the Historic District Commission.
Property Information
Address:
Parcel #
Applicant Information
Name of Owner or Lessee:
Address:
Phone #:
e-mail:
Name of Contractor (if applicable):
Address:
Phone #:
e-mail:
Authorization
I hereby certify that the proposed work is authorized by the owner of record and that I have been authorized by the owner
to make this application as his authorized agent, and we agree to conform to all applicable laws of the State of Michigan.
All information submitted on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________
Paint Plan for project attached (permit cannot be issued without plan)
Office Use Only
Fee: $50.00 (Checks made payable to ‘City of Manistee’)
Receipt #
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Do not paint a brick or stone building that was never painted unless these materials require a protective
coating to prevent deterioration.
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Painting Plan
Property Address:
Owner:
Base Color
In general, the base color is the color of the basic facade wall. Often this color
is the natural appearance of the masonry. When painted, the base color should
relate harmoniously with that of other facades on the street.
Brand of Paint
Paint Color
Name
Paint Color
Numbers
Paint Color
Chips
Attached
Major Trim Color
The major trim color is used on the construction and decorative elements
which define the facade. This color should be used on both the upper facade
and storefront to tie the facade together as a whole.
Brand of Paint
Paint Color
Name
Paint Color
Numbers
Paint Color
Chips
Attached
Attached
Attached
Minor Trim Color
The minor trim color(s) are used primarily as an accent to highlight the
architectural details of the facade. Elements such as window sash and
doors can be emphasized. Care should be taken in choosing additional
colors in a scheme.
Brand of Paint
Paint Color
Name
Paint Color
Numbers
Paint Color
Chips
Attached
Attached
Attached
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