HISTORIC DISTRICTS & HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
ESTABLISHMENT
The Saginaw Historic District Commission was established by ordinance in 1987. It is the responsibility of the Commission to review all plans for construction, alteration, repair, moving, or demolition of structures or signs in the City's two local historic districts. This function was previously performed by the Saginaw County Historic District Commission which was eliminated by the County in 1986.
COMMISSION REVIEW
Any proposed project which will affect the outside appearance of any structure or its surrounding lot located in the Heritage Square Historic District or the Old Saginaw City Historic District must be reviewed and approved by the Saginaw Historic District Commission.
Examples of exterior modifications which require Commission review are:
- Building Additions
- Garages & Carports
- Siding
- Roofing
- Signs
- Demolitions
- Parking Lots
- Awnings
All decisions on permit review made by the Commission are based on information submitted and the standards and guidelines adopted by the Commission.
Applications for review are available from the Planning & Zoning Division of the Department of the Department of Special Services, at City Hall, 1315 S. Washington Avenue.
Any questions about permit review in the historic districts may be directed to City Staff by calling 759-1553 or 759-1303.
Regular meetings of the Commission are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Commission has been established to assist property owners in their rehabilitation and improvement efforts.
HERITAGE SQUARE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Established in 1975, this was the first local historic district created in the City of Saginaw. The 25 + block district is predominately residential with some professional offices located in former residential structures located on Court Street.
OLD SAGINAW CITY HISTORIC DISTRICT
This district was established in 1981 and comprises the majority of the West Side Business District. This 12 block area is primarily commercial with some industrial usage along the Saginaw River.
