Historic District Commission

Meeting Schedule:  1st Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at City Hall

City Staff Liaison:  Erica Eklov (269) 329-4400

This nine-member commission is charged with reviewing plans and applications for the construction, alteration, repair of historic properties.  In addition, the commission maintains the roster of established and potential districts, may initiate district modification procedures and reviews proposed exterior changes to homes within the Portage Historic District. 

The annual Homeowners Gathering is an event hosted by the Commission each May in coordination with national "Preservation Month" and is open to the public. The 2012 event is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Portage District Library.

The Commission also promotes Where the Trails Crossed.  The 67-page full color book highlights the story of 42 of the oldest properties in the City of Portage.  Where the Trails Crossed is available at Portage City Hall for $5.  To view a map of the location of Portage Historic District homes / sites, click here.

 

2012 
March 7Regular Meeting 
February 1Regular MeetingAgenda 
January 11Regular Meeting (moved from Jan. 3)Agenda 
January 11Public Hearing
(3821 W. Milham boundary change)		AgendaPreliminary
Report
    
2011   
December 21Special Meeting (Study Committee only)AgendaMinutes
December 7Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes
November 2Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes
October 5Regular Meeting (No Quorum)Agenda ---
September 7Regular Meeting AgendaMinutes
August 3Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes 
JulyMeeting Canceled due to Lack of Business --- ---
June 1Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes
May 11Special Meetingn/aMinutes
May 4 Regular MeetingAgenda Minutes
April 6Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes 
March 2 Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes
February 2 Regular Meeting (Canceled / Weather)Agenda ---
January 5Regular MeetingAgendaMinutes

 

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