This article shall also be known as the "McDowall House Historic District Ordinance."
The purpose of this article is to provide for the preservation and/or rehabilitation of the buildings and property at the historic sites of the McDowall House, 402 North Troy Street, in the City of Royal Oak, Michigan, also known more specifically as T1N, R11E, Section 15, High School add Lot 24.
The Royal Oak City Commission determines that the properties described above are eligible for local historic designation under the guidelines established by Chapter 82, Article I, of the City of Royal Oak Code of Ordinances.
The Royal Oak City Commission hereby designates the properties described in § 82-55 as historic districts pursuant to Chapter 82, Article I, of the City of Royal Oak Code of Ordinances.
The owner or owners of the property or portions of the property described in § 82-55 are required to apply for and obtain a certificate of appropriateness before commencing any work in the historic site. When considering an application, the Historic District Commission will be guided by the standards for rehabilitation set forth by the United States Secretary of the Interior at 26 CFR Part 67 and Chapter 82, Article II, of the City of Royal Oak Code of Ordinances.