City of Kalamazoo
Thursday, September 2, 2010
 
Historic District Standards and Guidelines for Rehabilitation
Downtown Kalamazoo - The State Theatre

Porches & Decks (.pdf)

Definition
Steps, Decking
Rails, Handrails, Skirts
Screening, skirting, repair, handrails, balustrades
Woodwork & ornament
Decks
Barrier Free Ramps

Doors (.pdf)

Storm doors

Windows (.pdf)

Storm Windows
Skylights (see Roofs)

Roofs (.pdf)

Permits and Applications
Approved Materials
Approved Colors
Approved INSTALLATION
Decking, drip edge, venting, flashing, crown mould
Eaves Troughs
Skylights
Shingle materials - Wood, cement asbestos, tile, slate, metal, Art-Lok
Chimneys
Metal Cresting

Residing and Trim Cladding (.pdf)

All residing and trim cladding applications must include the three page Historic District Application for Residing.

Fences (.pdf)

Masonry & stone
Retaining Walls

Signs (.pdf)

Satellite Dishes and Antennas (.pdf)

New Construction (.pdf)

Additions
Garages
Outbuildings
New Construction

Demolition (.pdf)

Moving (.pdf)