Welcome to Rosedale Park! This beautiful part of our city has been designated an Historic District by the Detroit City Council. This designation helps preserve both the architectural features of our neighborhood and the economic value of our homes. It is very important to know that if you plan to do any home improvements or repairs to the exterior of your home, you are required to obtain a building permit application and submit it for review and approval by the City of Detroit Historic District Commission.
The following summary is not all-inclusive. However, it lists many of the projects that require a review by the Commission.
If you do not see your project on these lists, CONTACT the Commission staff:
Jennifer Ross at rossj@detroitmi.gov or Audra Dye at dyea@detroitmi.gov.
More information is available at the Commission’s website.
CALL THE COMMISSION BEFORE:
- Changing paint colors
- Removing large trees, shrubbery, plantings
- Installing new or replacement fencing
- Replacing roofing, flashing, gutters
- Installing new or replacement windows, storm windows
- Reconstructing areas of masonry walls, chimneys, floors, porches, etc.
- Installing new storm and security doors, installing new storm windows
- Reconstructing all or part of a porch
- Installing new doors, garage doors, security doors
- Installing or replacing signage, including awnings
- Cleaning the building
- Demolishing all or part of a building, including garages
- Constructing a new building or addition
GO AHEAD WITH YOUR PROJECT WHEN:
- Painting in the same colors
- Trimming or pruning trees, shrubs, plantings
- Repairing a few sections of fence with like materials and sizes
- Repairing a few shingles, flashing, gutters
- Replacing panes of glass with matching glass, switching seasonal storms/screens
- Tuck-pointing small areas of mortar with matching mortar
- Installing or removing storms and screens for the season
- Replacing small, deteriorated areas with identical materials and sizes
- Repairing existing doors with identical materials
- Putting out or removing cloth awnings on existing frames for the season
City Living is Great….It’s Best in Rosedale Park!