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Storm Debris Pickup Continuing through March 31

City crews are continuing to collect branches and debris that fell during the February ice storm. If your material is not collected by March 31, please call 311 to report it.

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Historic District Standards

Historic District Standards outline what type of work is permissible in Kalamazoo's historic districts. Before buying materials or planning work, review the applicable standards that would apply to your project. If you have questions, please contact the Historic Preservation Coordinator at (269) 337-8804.

Demolition

View standards and guidelines for demolishing a structure in a historic district.

Exterior Doors

View standards and guidelines for replacing exterior doors in a historic district.

Fences

Find standards and guidelines for fences in historic districts

Moving Buildings

Find standards and guidelines for moving structures within a historic district.

New Construction

Find standards and guidelines for new construction in a historic district.

Porches and Decks

Find standards and guidelines for porches and decks in historic districts.

Residing and Trim Cladding

Find standards and guidelines for residing and trim cladding in historic districts.

Roofs

Find standards and guidelines for roofs in historic districts.

Satellite Dishes and Antennas

Find standards and guidelines for satellite dishes and antennas.

Signs and Awnings

Find standards and guidelines for signs in historic districts.

Windows

Find standards and guidelines for windows in historic districts.

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