Design Guidelines & Codes
Design Guidelines
The Ann Arbor Historic District Design Guidelines is the primary source of guidance for work that can be done in historic districts, covering everything from mechanical equipment to new construction. Please consult the Design Guidelines when proposing work in the historic districts.
Design Guidelines Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Historic Resources in Ann Arbor
- Chapter 2: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
- Chapter 3: Design Guidelines for All Historic Properties
- Chapter 4: Design Guidelines for All Historic Residential Properties
- Chapter 5: Design Guidelines for All Historic Commercial Properties
- Chapter 6: Design Guidelines for Relocation & Demolition
- Chapter 7: Design Guidelines for New Construction
- Appendices
City Code & Bylaws Related to Preservation
- Chapter 8 - Boards & Commissions (PDF)
- Chapter 103 - Historic Preservation (PDF)
- Bylaws of the HDC (PDF)
Please note: Prior to April of 2007, each individual district had a separate set of rules for changes to the exterior of homes within that district. This is no longer the case, and a new city code has replaced all prior rules. These rules now apply to all districts and all must adhere to Chapter 103 of the City Code.