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HDC Brochure
- Introduction & Application Requirements
What is the Historic District
Commission?
The
Historic District Commission (HDC) is made up of seven residents of
the City of Jackson. They are appointed by the Mayor and
confirmed by the City Council for terms of three
years. At least two members must represent duly organized local
historical and/or preservation societies, and if available, one
must be an architect or a graduate of an accredited school of
architecture who has two years of architecture experience, or who is
an architect registered in this state. Commissioners serve without
compensation and are eligible for reappointment. The members are
people of varying backgrounds, although all have an abiding interest
in history and historic preservation.
What is the Historic District
Commission’s purpose?
To
create a historic district commission through which the City of
Jackson will:
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Safeguard the heritage of the City
by preserving a historic district, including areas, sites,
landmarks, buildings, structures, works of art, objects and
resources which reflect elements of Jackson’s cultural, social,
economic, political and/or architectural history;
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Stabilize and improve property
values in the historic district;
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Foster civic beauty;
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Strengthen the local economy; and
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Promote the use of the historic
district, including areas, sites, landmarks, buildings,
structures, works of art, objects and resources, for the
education, pleasure and welfare of the citizens of the City of
Jackson and the State of Michigan.
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