Calumet, MI · Houghton County
Certificate Of Appropriateness Application
Property owners use this application to describe proposed exterior work on a property in Calumet’s Civic and Commercial Historic District for review by the Historic District Commission.
What this form is
Use this application to request review of proposed exterior alterations, including demolition or new construction, at a property in Calumet’s historic district. It asks for property and contact details, a description of the work, and whether a building permit is needed; the checklist calls for drawings, a materials list, a site plan, and a $40 application fee. The form also requires initials confirming a working smoke detector in each dwelling unit.
Who needs it
Property owners, or their contractors, submit this application to the Historic District Commission for proposed exterior work in the historic district.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application packet to the HDC Coordinator; electronic submissions are encouraged. The form lists 340 6th St., Calumet, Michigan 49913, [email protected], and a $40 application fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant and owner if different, without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the property and contact details, describe the proposed work, and indicate whether a building permit is needed.
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Gather Attachments
Use the checklist to gather drawings with dimensions, a materials list, a site plan with a north arrow, and the $40 application fee.
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Submit To The HDC Coordinator
Submit the completed packet to the HDC Coordinator; electronic submissions are encouraged.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
- It describes proposed exterior work at a property in Calumet’s historic district for Historic District Commission review, including alterations, demolition, or new construction.
- What should I include with the application?
- The checklist lists drawings with dimensions, a materials list, a site plan with a north arrow, any other relevant materials, and the $40 application fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- No. The applicant and owner, if different, sign and date the application; the form does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
- Submit the completed packet to the HDC Coordinator. The form encourages electronic submissions and lists [email protected] and 340 6th St., Calumet, Michigan 49913.