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APPLICATION FOR A 
CERTIFICATE OF                                          DATE SUBMITTED: 
APPROPRIATENESS 
Historic District Commission                            APPLICATION NUMBER: 
City of Muskegon                                                           2007- 
933 Terrace Street                                       
Muskegon, Michigan 49440 
(231) 724-6702 
 Please type or print all information.  Give complete address including zip code(s). 
NAME OF APPLICANT:                                      Name and phone number of person to be 
                                                        contacted on matters involving this application. 
COMPLETE PROPERTY ADDRESS:                               
                                                         
COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS:                                
                                                        Alternate Phone Number: 
TYPE OF APPLICATION:                 PRESENT USE OF                        Historic District Designation: 
     New Construction                PROPERTY:                                   A district 
     Rehabilitation/Restoration       Residential                               AA District 
     Demolition                           Commercial                            National Register 
     Addition                             Institutional 
     Other (specify)                      Other (specify)                  District Name: ____________ 
                                                                           Year of Construction: _______ 
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PROPOSAL (be specific and                              PROPOSED WORK START 
describe each work & materials to be used separately.  Use                 DATE: 
additional sheets if necessary):                                            
                                                                           PROPOSED WORK 
                                                                           COMPLETION DATE: 
                                                                            
                                                                           CONTRACTOR/BUILDER 
                                                                           (give name, address, and 
                                                                           phone number): 
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                            
                                                                           Space below for Staff 
                                                                           Comments: 
        I certify that on or before the date of completion of proposed work, my building will have a code 
compliant smoke detector or fire alarm system. 
* If a site plan or architect drawings are submitted that are larger than 8 ½" x 11", then 8 copies must 
be submitted. 
APPLICANT'S 
                    SIGNATURE: 
                                      
                                           



     PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS: 
Properties within one of the eight Muskegon Historic Districts are subject to the 1973 Muskegon 
Historic District Ordinance (Chapter 11, Sections 1-36 of the Code of Ordinances).  The purpose of 
the ordinance is to preserve and protect our historic resource.  The Historic District Commission 
(HDC) is established by the Ordinance, and has the authority to review and approve all work permit 
applications and plans for exterior property improvements within these districts.  Regular building 
maintenance is permitted and encouraged; however, a work permit is required for all alterations, 
significant repairs, new construction, demolition, moving of buildings, and all other activities 
affecting the exterior appearance of buildings and properties within these districts.  Please consult the 
HDC guidelines for specific details on permissible work. 
 This application must be received by the Planning Department no less than 13 days prior to regularly 
scheduled monthly HDC meeting.  The meeting is held every first Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. 
in the Commission Chambers, City Hall.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct a 
preliminary discussion with staff and attend the meeting to explain the proposed work. 
 The following information should be included with  this application.  Additional information 
may be requested. 
     Current photo of the structure as seen from the street and where proposed work is to take place. 
     Sketch, drawing or plans and/or elevations of proposed work.  Provide dimensions and where 
     this work is in relation to the main structure. 
     Drawings to show details and specifications of ornamental features. 
     Where appropriate, plan showing property lines for fencing, projected view of structure for 
     signs, perspective drawing for new additions, etc. 
 Note: 
Information contained in this application, as well as supporting documents, may be subject to review by the 
public if a Freedom of Information Act request is filed.