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Historic District Commission
Regular Meetings
- 7 p.m.
- 2nd Tuesdays of the month, November through March and 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, April through October
- City Council Chambers (location subject to change)
1 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.View Most Recent Agenda (PDF) | View All Agendas and Minutes
| Members | Term Length |
|---|---|
| Alex Pettit, Chair | January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025 |
| Vacant | April 19, 2022- January 31, 2024 |
| Delrhea Byrge | April 19, 2022 - December 31, 2025 |
| James Chesnut | January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025 |
| James Ratzlaff | December 2020 - December 31, 2023 |
| Stefan Szumko | June 7, 2021 - December 31, 2024 |
| Vacant | November 22, 2021 - December 31, 2024 |
Description
The Historic District Commission (HDC) guides development and renovation in the Historic District in order to safeguard Ypsilanti's built resources. Any proposed work done on the exterior of a structure within the District must be reviewed by the HDC. This includes new construction, reconstruction, renovation, restoration, or painting of any property or historic landmark within the Historic District, as well as work on site features such as driveways, retaining walls, and fences. The HDC abides by their set of adopted Rules and Regulations.
The Commission bases its decisions on criteria defined in the city's Historic District Ordinance. The HDC has created a series of fact sheets to provide general guidelines on common projects.
The term length for Commissioners is 3 years.
Application Deadline
Applications are due by 4 p.m. on the Friday 11 days prior to the meeting, at the Building Department front counter on the third floor of City Hall.
2023 Meeting Dates with Application Deadlines
Historic District Boundaries
The Historic District boundaries are shown generally in the Historic District Map. 401 and 407 S. Adams, 601 W. Forest, and the Ypsilanti Water Tower are also part of the Historic District, and the Starkweather Historic District is located at 1266 Huron River Drive.
More Information
Contact the Planning and Development Department for more information at 734-483-9646.