This Chapter shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance" of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The purpose of this Chapter is to:

(1)

Safeguard the heritage of the City of Grand Rapids by preserving districts which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history, and to preserve Historic Landmarks.

(2)

Stabilize and improve property values in such districts.

(3)

Foster civic beauty.

(4)

Strengthen the local economy.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

As used in this Chapter:

(1)

Alteration means work that changes the detail of a resource but does not change its basic size or shape.

(2)

Bureau means the Bureau of History of the Michigan Department of State.

(3)

Certificate of Appropriateness means the written approval of a permit application for work that is appropriate and that does not adversely affect a resource.

(4)

Commission means the Historic Preservation Commission, which is the name the City of Grand Rapids has chosen to identify the "historic district commission" it has established pursuant to authorization of state law, MCL §399.201 et seq. For purposes of this Chapter and all other purposes, the term "Historic Preservation Commission" shall be deemed to mean the "historic district commission" of the City of Grand Rapids.

(5)

Committee means a historic district study committee appointed by the City Commission; some or all of the members of the Historic Preservation Commission may be appointed by the City Commission to serve on a Historic District Study Committee.

(6)

Demolition means the razing or destruction, whether entirely or in part, of a resource and includes, but is not limited to, demolition by neglect.

(7)

Demolition by neglect means neglect in maintaining, repairing or securing a resource that results in deterioration of an exterior feature of the resource or the loss of structural integrity of the resource.

(8)

Denial means the written rejection of a permit application for work that is inappropriate and that adversely affects a resource.

(9)

Historic district means an area, or group of areas not necessarily having contiguous boundaries, that contains one (1) resource or a group of resources that are related by history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. A historic landmark as defined in subsection (10) shall be considered a historic district for purposes of this Chapter and State law.

(10)

Historic Landmark means any site, building, structure or object significant in history, architecture, archaeology and culture. A historic landmark is a historic district under the meaning of subsection (9) which contains only one (1) resource.

(11)

Historic preservation means the identification, evaluation, establishment, and protection of resources significant in history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture.

(12)

Historic resource means a publicly or privately owned building, structure, site, object, feature, or open space that is significant in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of this State or a community within this State, or of the United States.

(13)

Notice to proceed means the written permission to issue a permit for work that is inappropriate and that adversely affects a resource, pursuant to a finding under section 5(6).

(14)

Open space means undeveloped land, a naturally landscaped area, or a formal or man-made landscaped area that provides a connective link or a buffer between other resources.

(15)

Ordinary maintenance means keeping a resource unimpaired and in good condition through ongoing minor intervention, undertaken from time to time, in its exterior condition. Ordinary maintenance does not change the external appearance of the resource except through the elimination of the usual and expected effects of weathering. Ordinary maintenance does not constitute work for purposes of this Chapter.

(16)

Proposed historic district means an area or group of areas not necessarily having contiguous boundaries that has delineated boundaries and that is under review by a committee for the purpose of making a recommendation as to whether it should be established as a historic district or added to an established historic district.

(17)

Repair means to restore a decayed or damaged resource to a good or sound condition by any process. A repair that changes the external appearance of a resource constitutes work for purposes of this act.

(18)

Resource means one (1) or more publicly or privately owned historic or nonhistoric buildings, structures, sites, objects, features, or open spaces located within a historic district.

(19)

Work means construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation or demolition.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The Historic Preservation Commission is hereby established. It shall consist of seven (7) members who reside in the City of Grand Rapids. Members shall be appointed by the City Commission for three-year terms. A majority of the members shall have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Members shall serve without compensation and shall be eligible for reappointment. In the event of a vacancy on the Commission, interim appointments shall be made by the City Commission within sixty (60) calendar days to complete the unexpired term of such position. Two (2) members shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Kent County Council for Historic Preservation or other existing Preservation Societies, and one (1) member shall be an architect duly registered in the State of Michigan. A person or representative of a person shall be entitled to appear at any public meeting of the Commission and be heard on any matter before the Commission before it reaches a decision. The Commission shall meet monthly or more frequently at the call of the Chairman.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

(1)

A permit shall be obtained before any work affecting the exterior appearance of a resource is performed within a historic district or, if required under subsection (4), work affecting the interior arrangements of a resource, is performed within a historic district. The person, individual, partnership, firm, corporation, organization, institution, or agency of government proposing to do that work shall file an application for a permit with the inspector of buildings, the Commission, or other duly delegated authority. If the inspector of buildings or other authority receives the application, the application shall be immediately referred together with all required supporting materials that make the application complete to the Commission. A permit shall not be issued and proposed work shall not proceed until the Commission has acted on the application by issuing a certificate of appropriateness or a notice to proceed as prescribed in this act. The applicant shall pay the fee established by resolution of the City Commission with the application before the City will process a permit application.

(2)

An applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Commission concerning a permit application may file an appeal with the State Historic Preservation Review Board of the Michigan Historical Commission within the Department of State. The appeal shall be filed within 60 days after the decision is furnished to the applicant. The appellant may submit all or part of the appellant's evidence and arguments in written form. The Review Board shall consider an appeal at its first regularly scheduled meeting after receiving the appeal, but may not charge a fee for considering an appeal. The Review Board may affirm, modify, or set aside a Commission's decision and may order a Commission to issue a certificate of appropriateness or a notice to proceed. A permit applicant aggrieved by the decision of the State Historic Preservation Review Board may appeal the decision to the Kent County Circuit Court.

(3)

In reviewing plans, the Commission shall follow the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for rehabilitation and guidelines for rehabilitating historic buildings, as set forth in 36 C.F.R. part 67. Design review standards and guidelines that address special design characteristics of historic districts administered by the Commission may be followed if they are equivalent in guidance to the Secretary of Interior's Standards and guidelines and are established or approved by the bureau. The Commission shall also consider all of the following:

(a)

The historic or architectural value and significance of the resource and its relationship to the historic value of the surrounding area.

(b)

The relationship of any architectural features of the resource to the rest of the resource and to the surrounding area.

(c)

The general compatibility of the design, arrangement, texture, and materials proposed to be used.

(d)

Other factors, such as aesthetic value, that the Commission finds relevant.

(4)

The Commission shall review and act upon only exterior features of a resource and shall not review and act upon interior arrangements unless interior work will cause visible change to the exterior of the resource. The Commission shall not disapprove an application due to considerations not prescribed in subsection (3).

(5)

If an application is for work that will adversely affect the exterior of a resource the Commission considers valuable to the City, State, or nation, and the Commission determines that the alteration or loss of that resource will adversely affect the public purpose of the city, State, or nation, the Commission shall attempt to establish with the owner of the resource an economically feasible plan for preservation of the resource.

(6)

Work within a historic district or on a historic landmark shall be permitted through the issuance of a notice to proceed by the Commission if any of the following conditions prevail and if the proposed work can be demonstrated by a finding of the Commission to be necessary to substantially improve or correct any of the following conditions:

(a)

The resource constitutes a hazard to the safety of the public or to the structure's occupants.

(b)

The resource is a deterrent to a major improvement program that will be of substantial benefit to the community and the applicant proposing the work has obtained all necessary planning and zoning approvals, financing, and environmental clearances.

(c)

Retaining the resource will cause undue financial hardship to the owner when a governmental action, an act of God, or other events beyond the owner's control created the hardship, and all feasible alternatives to eliminate the financial hardship, which may include offering the resource for sale at its fair market value or moving the resource to a vacant site within the historic district, have been attempted and exhausted by the owner.

(d)

Retaining the resource is not in the interest of the majority of the community.

(7)

The business that the Commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the Commission held in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended. A meeting agenda shall be part of the notice and shall include a listing of each permit application to be reviewed or considered by the Commission.

(8)

The Commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings, and actions. A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the Commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(9)

The Commission shall adopt its own rules of procedure and shall adopt design review standards and guidelines for resource treatment to carry out its duties under this act.

(10)

The Commission may delegate the issuance of certificates of appropriateness for specified minor classes of work to its staff, to the inspector of buildings, or to another delegated authority. The Commission shall provide to the delegated authority specific written standards for issuing certificates of appropriateness under this subsection. On at least a quarterly basis, the Commission shall review the certificates of appropriateness, if any, issued for work by its staff, the inspector, or another authority to determine whether or not the delegated responsibilities should be continued.

(11)

Upon a finding by the Commission that a historic resource within a historic district or a proposed historic district subject to its review and approval or a historic landmark is threatened with demolition by neglect, the Commission may do either of the following:

(a)

Require the owner of the resource to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect.

(b)

If the owner does not make repairs within a reasonable time, the Commission or its agents may enter the property and make such repairs as are necessary to prevent demolition by neglect. The costs of the work shall be charged to the owner, and may be levied by the City Commission as a special assessment against the property. The Commission or its agents may enter the property for purposes of this section upon obtaining an order from the Kent County Circuit Court.

(12)

When work has been done upon a resource without a permit and the Commission finds that the work does not qualify for a certificate of appropriateness, the Commission may require an owner to restore the resource to the condition the resource was in before the inappropriate work or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness. If the owner does not comply with the restoration or modification requirement within a reasonable time, the Commission may seek an order from the Kent County Circuit Court to require the owner to restore the resource to its former condition or to modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness. If the owner does not comply or cannot comply with the order of the Court, the Commission or its agents may enter the property and conduct work necessary to restore the resource to its former condition or modify the work so that it qualifies for a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the Court's order. The costs of the work shall be charged to the owner, and may be levied by the City Commission as a special assessment against the property. When acting pursuant to an order of the Kent County Circuit Court, the Commission or its agents may enter a property for purposes of this Section.

(13)

The Commission shall file certificates of appropriateness, notices to proceed, and denials of applications for permits with the inspector of buildings or other delegated authority. A permit shall not be issued until the Commission has acted as prescribed by this Chapter. If a permit application is denied, the decision shall be binding on the inspector or other authority. A denial shall be accompanied with a written explanation by the Commission of the reasons for denial and, if appropriate, a notice that an application may be resubmitted for Commission review when suggested changes have been made. The denial shall also include notification of the applicant's rights of appeal to the State Historic Preservation Review Board and to the Kent County Circuit Court. The failure of the Commission to act within 60 calendar days after the date a complete application is filed with the Commission, unless an extension is agreed upon in writing by the applicant and the Commission, shall be considered to constitute approval.

(14)

Nothing in the Chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of a resource within a historic district or to prevent work on any resource under a permit issued by the inspector of buildings or other duly delegated authority before the chapter was enacted.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The City Commission may accept State or federal grants; may participate in State and federal programs that benefit historic preservation, and may accept public or private gifts for historic preservation purposes; and may appoint the Commission to administer on its behalf grants and gifts for the purposes herein provided. The City Treasurer shall be custodian of funds of the Commission and authorized expenditures shall be certified to the City Comptroller by the Secretary or other officer designated by the Commission. The Commission shall annually report to the City Commission any money it shall receive or expend.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

Pursuant to MCL §399.211, any citizen or duly organized historic preservation organization in the City of Grand Rapids, as well as resource property owners, jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the Commission may appeal the decision to the Circuit Court, except that a permit applicant aggrieved by a decision of the Commission may not appeal to the Court without first exhausting the right to appeal to the State Historic Preservation Review Board under MCL §399.205(2).

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

(1)

The City Commission may, by ordinance, establish one (1) or more historic districts and historic landmarks. The historic districts and landmarks shall be administered by the Commission established by this Chapter. Before establishing, modifying, or eliminating a historic district or historic landmark, a study complying with this section, including reports and hearings, shall be conducted by a Historic District Study Committee appointed by resolution of the City Commission. A Historic District Study Committee shall contain a majority of persons who have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation and shall contain representation from one (1) or more duly organized local historic preservation organizations. The committee shall do all of the following:

(a)

Conduct a photographic inventory of resources within each proposed historic district following procedures established or approved by the Bureau.

(b)

Conduct basic research of each proposed historic district and the historic resources located within that district.

(c)

Determine the total number of historic and non-historic resources within a proposed historic district and the percentage of historic resources of that total. In evaluating the significance of historic resources, the committee shall be guided by the selection criteria for evaluation issued by the United States Secretary of the Interior for inclusion of resources in the national register of historic places, as set forth in 36 C.F.R. part 60, and criteria established or approved by the Bureau, if any.

(d)

Prepare a preliminary historic district study committee report that addresses at a minimum all of the following:

(i)

The charge of the committee.

(ii)

The composition of the committee membership.

(iii)

The historic district or districts studied.

(iv)

The boundaries for each proposed historic district in writing and on maps.

(v)

The history of each proposed historic district.

(vi)

The significance of each district as a whole, as well as a sufficient number of its individual resources to fully represent the variety of resources found within the district relative to the evaluation criteria.

(e)

Transmit copies of the preliminary report for review and recommendations to the City Planning Commission, the Bureau, the Michigan Historical Commission, and to the State Historic Preservation Review Board.

(f)

Make copies of the preliminary report available to the public pursuant to subsection (4).

(2)

Not less than 60 calendar days after the transmittal of the preliminary report, the committee shall hold a public hearing in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the hearing shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended. Written notice shall be mailed by first-class mail not less than 14 calendar days before the hearing to the owners of properties within the proposed historic district as listed on the tax rolls of the City Assessor.

(3)

After the date of the public hearing, the committee and the City Commission shall have not more than one (1) year, unless otherwise authorized by the City Commission, to take the following actions:

(a)

The committee shall prepare and submit a final report with its recommendations and the recommendations, if any, of the City Planning Commission to the City Commission. If the recommendation is to establish a historic district or districts, the final report shall include a draft of a proposed ordinance or ordinances.

(b)

After receiving a final report that recommends the establishment of a historic district or districts, the City Commission, at its discretion, may introduce and pass or reject an ordinance or ordinances. If the City Commission passes an ordinance or ordinances establishing one (1) or more historic districts, the City Clerk shall file a copy of the ordinance or those ordinances, including a legal description of the property or properties located within the historic district or districts with the register of deeds. The City Commission shall not pass an ordinance establishing a historic district less than 60 days after a majority of the property owners within the proposed historic district as listed on the tax rolls of the local unit, have approved the establishment of the historic district pursuant to a written petition. However, such a petition shall not be a prerequisite to the establishing, modifying, or eliminating of a historic district or historic landmark as the City Commission in its discretion deems advisable.

(4)

A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by a committee in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended, being section 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

(1)

The City Commission may at any time establish by ordinance historic districts and landmarks, including proposed districts and landmarks previously considered and rejected, may modify boundaries of an existing historic district or landmark, or may eliminate an existing historic district or landmark. Before establishing, modifying, or eliminating a historic district or landmark, a historic district study committee appointed by the City Commission shall, except as provided in subsection (2), comply with the procedures set forth in section 5.398 and shall consider any previously written committee reports pertinent to the proposed action.

(2)

If considering elimination of a historic district or landmark, a committee shall follow the procedures set forth in Section 5.398 for issuing a preliminary report holding a public hearing and issuing a final report but with the intent of showing one (1) or more of the following:

(i)

The historic district has lost those physical characteristics that enabled establishment of the district.

(ii)

The historic district was not significant in the way previously defined.

(iii)

The historic district was established pursuant to defective procedures.

(3)

Upon receipt of substantial evidence showing the presence of historic architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance of a proposed historic district, the City Commission may, at its discretion, adopt a resolution requiring that all applications for permits within the proposed historic district be referred to the Commission. The Commission shall review permit applications with the same powers that would apply if the proposed historic district was an established historic district. The review may continue in the proposed historic district for not more than one (1) year, or until such time as the City Commission approves or rejects the establishment of the historic district by ordinance, whichever occurs first.

(4)

If the City Commission determines that pending work will cause irreparable harm to resources located within an established historic district or a proposed historic district, the City Commission may, by resolution, declare an emergency moratorium of all such work for a period not to exceed six (6) months. The City Commission may extend the emergency moratorium for an additional period not to exceed six (6) months upon finding that the threat of irreparable harm to resources is still present. Any pending permit application concerning a resource subject to an emergency moratorium may be summarily denied.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The Commission shall maintain a roster of historic landmarks and historic sites, which shall include a description of the characteristics of the historic landmark or historic site which justifies its designation, and a description of the particular features that should be preserved, and shall include the location and boundaries of the historic landmark or historic site.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The Commission, upon request of any property owner, shall render advice and guidance with respect to any proposed work on a designated landmark site or any designated Historic District. In rendering such advice and guidance, the Commission will be guided by the purposes and standards in this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

The Commission may:

(1)

Assist and collaborate in studies and programs designed to identify and evaluate structures, sites and areas worthy of preservation.

(2)

Consult with and consider the ideas and recommendations of civic groups, public agencies, and citizens interested in historic preservation.

(3)

Inspect and investigate structures, sites and areas which it has reason to believe worthy of preservation.

(4)

Disseminate information to the public concerning those structures, sites and areas deemed worthy of preservation, and may encourage and advise property owners in the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of landmarks, historic sites, and other officially recognized property of historic interest.

(5)

Consider methods other than those provided for in this Chapter for encouraging and achieving historic preservation, and make appropriate recommendations to the City Commission and other bodies and agencies, both public and private.

(6)

Establish such policies, rules and regulations as it deems necessary to administer its duties as herein provided.

(7)

Maintain and use its own funds to acquire property, or gifts for historic purposes, grants from State or Federal Government, and to administer such resources in accordance with the purposes herein provided.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

If all efforts by the Commission to preserve a resource fail or if it is determined by the City Commission that public ownership is most suitable, the City Commission, if considered to be in the public interest, may acquire the resource using public funds, public or private gifts, grants, or proceeds from the issuance of revenue bonds. The acquisition shall be based upon the recommendation of the Commission or standing committee. The Commission is responsible for maintaining publicly owned resources using its own funds, if not specifically designated for other purposes or public funds committed for that use by the City Commission. Upon recommendation of the Commission, the City Commission may sell resources acquired under this Section with protective easements included in the property transfer documents, if appropriate.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93)

(1)

A person who violates this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Section 1.13 of the City Code.

(2)

In addition to the foregoing, a person who violates this Chapter also may be adjudged responsible for a violation of the state "Local Historic Districts Act," MCL § 399.201 et seq., and be subject to the civil penalties and remedies provided for in Section (15) thereof, being MCL § 399.215.

(Ord. No. 93-21, § 2, 5-18-93; Ord. No. 2007-49, § 1, 8-28-07)

Fees for the following inspection services required for the enforcement of this Article shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Commission.

(1)

Administrative hourly rate;

(2)

Special Inspections conducted after business hours, on weekends or holidays, per hour;

(3)

Notice of Violation;

(4)

Inspection fee for every additional inspection, including but not limited to: court requested, attorney requested, progress inspection at request of owner/manager;

(5)

Failure to keep appointment, arrange for inspection, or provide entry for scheduled inspection;

(6)

Administrative or Progress Extension;

(7)

Ownership Research for any property not occupied by the property owner;

(8)

Title Search;

(9)

Attorney Warning Letter;

(10)

Contact Request;

(11)

Search Warrant;

(12)

Prosecution Preparation;

(13)

Recording document at Kent County Register of Deeds;

(14)

Collection Services Fee, as Charged by the City Treasurer;

(15)

Collection Services Fee, for Small Claims Court.

(Ord. No. 2007-49, § 2, 8-28-07)

Note— See the editor's note at Ch. 68.

That the following area owned by the City of Grand Rapids be and is hereby designated an historic district to be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Grand Rapids City Code:

That part of Sections 3 and 4, Town 6 North, Range 12 West, Commencing at a point on the West Section line 225.8 ft. North of the West¼ corner, Section 3, Town 7 North, Range 12 West, Kent County, Michigan; thence South 620.8 ft. along West Section line; thence West 90 ft.; thence South 23° 38′ West 349.2 ft.; thence East to the Northerly right of way line of Interstate Highway 196; thence Northeasterly along said highway right of way to the Westerly line of New York Central Railroad right of way; thence Northerly along said Railroad Westerly right of way line to the centerline of Indian Mounds Drive; thence Southwesterly along said centerline to place of beginning; excepting the Northerly 100 ft. thereof.

(Ord. No. 73-25, 4-24-73)

That the following designated area within the City of Grand Rapids be and is hereby designated an historic district and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Grand Rapids City Code:

The boundaries of the Heritage Hill Historic District are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "The Heritage Hill Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan," which is incorporated into and made a part of this Chapter and which is kept by the Grand Rapids Planning Department.

(1)

The map entitled "Heritage Hill Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan" is hereby amended to include the following property parcels:

632 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-277-001

640 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-277-002

644 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-277-003

648 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-277-004

652 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-277-005

635 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-014

639 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-015

645 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-016

649 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-017

653 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-018

659 Union Avenue S.E. PP# 14-31-253-019

(2)

The 2018 adoption of this ordinance [2018-16] subsection establishes the Period of Significance for the Heritage Hill Historic District as 1845 through 1968.

(Ord. No. 73-25, 4-24-73; Ord. No. 79-19, 4-10-79; Ord. No. 91-39, § 1, 7-16-91; Ord. No. 2018-16, § 1, 4-24-18)

That the following described property be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Grand Rapids City Code:

Lot 1 except the south 5 feet and lot 2 except the north 18.19 feet, Block 30, Village of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 73-25, 4-24-73)

That the following described property be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lot 1410 Steinman Assessor's Plat No. 48.

(Ord. No. 73-25, 4-24-73)

That the following described property be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lot 1, Block 6, Scribner and Turner Addition.

(Ord. No. 73-25, 4-24-73)

That the original Ryerson Public Library building at 111 Library Street N.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the Calkins Law Office located on City property at 235 State Street, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the Voigt House located on City owned property at 115 College S.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the following described property at 805 Fulton Street N.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

That part of Sections 29 and 30, Town 7 N, Range 11 West, bounded on the N by Fountain Street N.E., bounded on the W by Eastern Avenue N.E., bounded on the S by East Fulton, and bounded on the East by the rear property lines of the properties fronting on the West side of Batavia Place N.E. and the West property line of Lot 1203 Stienmann's Assessor's Plat No. 42.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the following described property at 900 Madison Avenue S.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Bounded on the West by Madison Avenue S.E., bounded on the North by Prince Street S.E., bounded on the East by Union Avenue, S.E., and bounded on the South by the North line of Charles Jones' addition, according to the recorded plat thereof.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the following described property at 327 Front Avenue, N.W., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Commencing at the southwest corner of Front Avenue and Douglas Street, thence west 100 feet, south 40 feet, east 100 feet and north 40 feet to the place of beginning.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the following described property at 125-145 Ottawa Avenue N.W. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Plat of the Village of Grand Rapids the northerly 44 feet of Lot 7, Block 8 lying northerly and easterly of alley, also

That part of the east 90 feet of the southerly 44 feet of Lot 8, Block 8 lying east of alley, also

The east 102.50 feet of Lot 8, Block 8 except the southerly 44 feet thereof, also

The east 102.50 feet of Lot 9, Block 8.

(Ord. No. 74-72, 9-10-74)

That the Old Federal Building, also known as the U.S. Courthouse, located at 148 Ionia Avenue N.W. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the cobblestone portion of Trowbridge Street N.E., that being the portion of Trowbridge Street N.E. situated between Lafayette Avenue N.E. and Clancy N.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the cobblestone portion of North Avenue N.E., being that portion of North Avenue N.E. situated between Walnut N.E. and Cedar N.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the following described property at 267 Sheldon Avenue S.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lots 1, 2, 15 and 16 of Block 20, Bostwick and Company's Addition, and the vacated portion of Maple Street between S. Division Avenue and Sheldon Avenue S.E.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the following described property at 61 Sheldon Boulevard S.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lot 5, Block 17, and North 37.5 feet of Lot 6, Block 17, Bostwick and Company's addition.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the following described property located at 603 Hall Street S.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Bounded on the East by Eastern Avenue S.E., bounded on the South by Adams Street S.E., bounded on the West by Union Avenue S.E. and the East boundaries of Eaton's addition, Robinson's Fairgrounds addition and Campbell and Underwood's 2nd addition, according to the recorded plats thereof; bounded on the North by a line parallel to and 14 feet South of the South boundary of Doran's Assessor's Plat No. 22.

That the following described property at 10 East Park Place N.E. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lots 3 and 4, Section 22 and the North 51.92 feet of Lots 2 and 5, Section 22 of the plat of the Village of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the following described property at 101 E. Fulton Street be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Bounded on the South by E. Fulton Street, bounded on the East by east Park Place N.E., bounded on the North by Library Street N.E. and bounded on the West by Sheldon Avenue N.E.

(Ord. No. 75-97, 11-18-75)

That the Monument Park/Civil War Memorial Site at Division Avenue and Fulton Street be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Bounded by north line of Fulton Street on the south, east line of Division Avenue on the west and north line of Monroe Avenue on the north and east.

(Ord. No. 77-15, 6-28-77)

That the John Ball Memorial in the John Ball Park located on City property be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 77-15, 6-28-77)

That the Woodlawn Cemetery located on the west and east of Kalamazoo Avenue be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

West of Kalamazoo Avenue

Part of the Southeast¼ of Section 8, Town 6 North, Range 11 West, commencing at a point 33 feet South of the center of said Section, thence South along North and South¼ line 1080 feet more or less, thence South 87° East 800 feet, thence North 8° East 225 feet, thence North 26° East 300 feet, thence North 43° 15′ East 545 feet more or less to the Westerly line of Kalamazoo Avenue (66 feet wide), thence North 24° West along said Westerly line 150 feet to the South line of Alger Street, thence South 86° 30′ West along said Southerly line to place of beginning.

East of Kalamazoo Avenue

Part of Sections 8 and 9, Town 6 North, Range 11 West, commencing at a point 620 feet South 24° East along the centerline of Kalamazoo Avenue and 33 feet Easterly at right angles to said centerline, being on the East line of Kalamazoo Avenue, thence South 79° East 355 feet, thence North 4° West 210 feet, thence North 86° East 650 feet, thence South 69° East 680 feet, thence South 37° 575 feet, thence South 26° West 600 feet, thence North 51° West 260 feet, thence South 68° West 240 feet, thence South 88° West 290 feet, thence North 68° West 305 feet, thence North 42° West 190 feet, thence North 84° West 220 feet more or less to the Easterly line of Kalamazoo Avenue, thence North 24° West 845 feet more or less to place of beginning.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Garfield's House located at 300 Burton Street, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 69 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Part of lot 9, commencing at NE corner of sd lot 9; th W along S line of Burton St. 236.5 ft.; th S 220 ft,; th Ely par with S line of Burton St. 64.8 ft. to Wly line of lot 10 sd. subd. N; th NEly along Wly line of sd lot 10 sd Wly line extended Nly 91.61 ft.; th Ely par w S line of Burton St. to Wly line of Jefferson Drive; th Nly along Wly line of Jefferson Dr. 130.04 ft. to beg. except com at NE corner of sd lot 9; th W along S line of Burton 110 ft.; th S at rt. angles to S line of Burton St. 120 ft.; th E par with S line of Burton St. to Wly line of Jefferson Dr.; th Nly to Beg: Burton Farms Subdivision.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Garfield's Grave located in Garfield Park be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Uhl-Hall House located at 512 Overbrook Lane, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

That Part of lot 1 Overbrook Plat lying Wly of a line par with E line of sd Plat running thru a pt which is 80 ft. W of the SW cor of lot 22 sd plat excluding therefrom that part of sd lot 1 lying W of a line which is 100 ft. E of and par with the extreme W line of sd lot 1. Also excluding any part thereof lying S of S bank of Plaster Creek.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Shanahan House Historic Landmark located at 1330 Plainfield Avenue be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Rear 160 ft. of the Homestead Block bounded by Grove Street on the north, Carman Avenue on the east, Shanahan Street on the south end, Plainfield Avenue on the west.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 100 Sheldon Avenue, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lot 15 and 16, Blk 12 Bostwick and Co's Addition.

(Ord. No. 77-25, 6-28-77)

That the Fountain Street Church located at 24 Fountain Street, N.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lots 1 and 2 of Block 20 and the North 41 feet of the east 121 feet of Lot 12, Blk. 20, Plat of Village of Grand Rapids, Campau Plat so called. Also part of lots 3 and 4 of said same block and plat commencing at a point on the south line of Fountain Street 147.44 feet east of the northwest corner of lot 5 of said block thence southerly 92 feet to a point 2 feet east of the west line of lot 3 thence southerly and parallel with the west line of lot 3, 40 feet to the south line of lot 3 thence east along the south line of lot 3 to the southeast corner of said lot 3, thence north along the east line of lot 3 to the south line of Fountain Street thence west along the south line of said street to the place of beginning.

(Ord. No. 79-46, 7-3-79)

That the Briggs Farm Homestead located at 2420 Plainfield Avenue, N.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 380 and 381 of Pasadena Subdivision.

(Ord. No. 79-46, 7-3-79)

That Fire Engine House No. 6, a City-owned property located at 312 Grandville Avenue S.W. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

That part of Lots 1, 2, 18, and 19 Block 14 lying East of Grandville Avenue, Ellsworth Addition.

(Ord. No. 79-46, 7-3-79)

That the following described property known as Greenwood Cemetery located at Leonard Street and Bristol Avenue N.W. be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

All of the West½ of the southwest¼ of Section 14 Town 7 north, Range 12 north except public street right-of-ways.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Moses V. Aldrich Memorial located on City property in John Ball Park be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Belknap Statue located on City property in Belknap Park be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Jacob Aman Grave Site located on City property in Aman Park be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Campau Trading Post Site Tablet located at 201 Pearl Street, N.W. (northwest corner of Pearl Street and Monroe Avenue N.W.) be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids provided, however, that the described terms, conditions and requirements shall not be applicable to other land, property, buildings or improvements located on the site.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Indian Mission Site Tablet located at 337 Front Street, N.W. (northwest corner of Front Street and Douglas Avenue N.W.) be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids provided, however, that such described terms, conditions and requirements shall not be applicable to other land, property, buildings or improvements located on the site.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

That the Garfield Park Lodge located on City property in Garfield Park be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 79-81, 11-27-79)

(1)

That the following designated area within the City of Grand Rapids be and is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Grand Rapids City Code:

The boundaries of the Heartside Historic District are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "The Heartside Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids" and dated September 9, 2003, which is incorporated into and made a part of this Section and which is kept on file by the Grand Rapids Planning Department.

(2)

The 2017 adoption of this ordinance establishes the Period of Significance for the Heartside Historic District as 1860 through 1959.

(Ord. No. 79-86, 12-4-79; Ord. No. 84-32, § 1, 5-1-84; Ord. No. 99-53, § 1, 9-28-99; Ord. No. 2003-34, § 1, 9-9-03; Ord. No. 2017-61, § 1, 12-12-17)

That the following described buildings of the Holmdene Estate located at 1607 Robinson Road, S.E., within the Aquinas College Campus, be designated as historic landmarks and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

The Edward Lowe Mansion and Gardens.

The Carriage Barns.

The Lodge House (Gate House).

The Stables.

The Winery.

(Ord. No. 80-13, 2-19-80)

The Castle, located at 455 Cherry Street, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 80-13, 2-19-80)

That the Coit Elementary School located at 617 Coit Avenue, N.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the Monroe Water Filtration Plant located at 1430 Monroe Avenue, N.W., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the Rapistan Schoolhouse formerly known as Grand Rapids Township School District No. 6 and located at 1755 Michigan Street, N.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

East 148 feet of the south 198 feet of the west one-half of the southwest one-quarter of Section 21, Tract 7 north, Range 11 west.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the Grand Rapids Study Clubhouse located at 427 James Avenue, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lot 131 and north 2.78 feet of Lot 134 Grand Rapids Homestead Association Subdivision of a part of the Remington Addition.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the Former Fire Engine House No. 9 located at 527 Leonard Street, N.W., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

South 100 feet of Lot 15 and the south 100 feet of the west 10 feet of Lot 16, Wieland's Addition.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the Fitch House located at 39 Fitch Place S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 2 and 3 James Fitch Addition.

(Ord. No. 80-52, 7-1-80)

That the building known as Calumet Flats located at 301 South Division Avenue be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lot 1, Block 3 and North 5 feet of Lot 10 Block 3, Ellsworth's Addition.

(Ord. No. 80-84, 12-2-80)

That the Karl (Aldrich) Building located at 98 Monroe Center, N.W., be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Part of Lot 1, Section 10, Commencing at the northeast corner of Monroe Center and Ottawa Avenue, N.W., thence southeasterly along the North line of Monroe Center 25 ft., thence northeasterly at right angles to Monroe Center 54 ft., thence westerly to the East line of Ottawa Avenue at a point 35.75 ft. North of the place of beginning, thence south to the place of beginning, Plat of the Village of Grand Rapids, Campau Plat, so-called.

(Ord. No. 81-9, 2-3-81)

That the Church of God in Christ Building located at 1009 Hermitage Street, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 11 and 12, Block 10 except the North 7 ft. thereof, E.P. Fuller's Subdivision.

(Ord. No. 81-9, 2-3-81)

That the Flat Iron Building located at 102-108 Monroe Center, N.W, be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 81-56, 7-7-81)

That five (5) unnamed commercial buildings located at 112 through 124 Monroe Center, N.W., be designated historic landmarks and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 81-56, 7-7-81)

That the Charles C. Comstock House located at 151 Boltwood Drive N.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids:

Lot 646 Riverside Gardens Addition No. 21.

(Ord. No. 82-11, 3-30-82)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 85-33, § 1, adopted May 14, 1985, repealed § 5.464, which pertained to the former Temple Emanuel/former Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church landmark designation, as derived from Ord. No. 82-59, adopted July 20, 1982.

That the former Clark/Wurzburg House located at 1033 Lake Drive, S.E., be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Part of the east one half of the southwest one quarter of Section 29, Tract 7 north, Range 11 west. Bounded on the south by Lake Drive, on the east by Luton S. Addition, on the north by Paddock S Subdivision and Dennis Subdivision, and on the west by Paddock Ave. Also lots 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 Luton S. Addition and vacated alley lying south of said lot 12.

(Ord. No. 82-59, 7-20-82)

That the front portion of the George W. Welsh Civic Auditorium located on Lyon Square, N.W. and including the south face of the main building, the enclosed lobby, the open portico, and columnated front facade be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 85-35, § 1, 5-28-85)

That the Meyer May House located at 450 Madison Avenue SE be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lot 29 and West 31.35 feet of Lot 28 Mills Second Addition.

(Ord. No. 86-64, § 1, 11-18-86)

That Villa Maria, located at 1315 Walker Avenue NW, be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 87-37, § 1, 6-16-87)

The Louis Campau Gravesite, located in St. Andrews Cemetery, be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 90-40, § 1, 4-24-90)

The Hebe Fountain, located at the entrance of the Michigan Veteran's Facility, 3000 Monroe NE, be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 90-85, § 1, 11-20-90)

The Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Boyhood Home, located at 649 Union SE, be designated an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 90-85, § 1, 11-20-90)

The Calder sculpture La Grande Vitesse, located at the Calder Plaza be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 91-2, § 1, 1-8-91)

The Grand Rapids—Indiana Railroad Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Grand River located south of Pearl Street, be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 91-2, § 1, 1-8-91)

That the Boulevard House located at 951—953 Cherry Street, S.E. be designated as an Historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 91-55, § 1, 11-5-91)

That the Sixth Street Bridge, located over the Grand River connecting Newberry Street, N.W., and Sixth Street N.W., be designated an Historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 92-60, § 1, 9-29-92)

The Former Wealthy Theatre, located at 1130 Wealthy Street, S.E. (Lot 5, Block 2, Barth's Addition) be designated as an Historic Landmark and is hereby subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68, Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

(Ord. No. 94-22, § 1, 6-7-94)

That the following identified area within the City of Grand Rapids be and is hereby designated an historic district and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The boundaries of the Cherry Hill Historic District are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "The Cherry Hill Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan," which is incorporated into and made a part of this Chapter, and which is kept by the Grand Rapids Planning Department.

(Ord. No. 94-26, § 1, 6-28-94)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an Historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lot 32 and the north 36 feet of Lot 30, Gold Street Blk., Scribner's Addition.

(Ord. No. 96-43, § 1, 11-12-96)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an historic district and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The boundaries of the Wealthy Theater Historic District are hereby established as shown on the map titled "The Wealthy Theater Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan," which is incorporated into and made a part of this chapter, and which is kept by the Grand Rapids Planning Department.

(Ord. No. 97-52, § 1, 11-4-97)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an Historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids. "Lots 1 and 2, Sec. 11, Plat of the Village of Grand Rapids, Campau Plat so called."

(Ord. No. 97-57, § 1, 12-2-97)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an Historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 6 and 7, also part of Lot 8, Section 17, described as: Commencing at a point on the east line of Section 17, 170 feet north of the most southerly corner of said Section 17, thence westerly 47 feet to a point of intersection with the southerly line of Lot 8, thence southeasterly along said southerly line to the east line of Lot 8, thence northerly along said east line to the place of beginning, Plat of the Village of Grand Rapids, Campau Plat so called.

(Ord. No. 98-13, § 1, 4-28-98)

That the following identified area within the City of Grand Rapids be and is hereby designated an historic district and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The boundaries of Fairmount Square Historic District are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "The Fairmount Square Historic District of the City of Grand Rapids, Michigan," which is incorporated into and made a part of this Chapter, and which is kept by the Grand Rapids Planning Department.

(Ord. No. 99-60, § 1, 11-9-99)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 519, 526, 527, 534, 535, 542 and 543 and that part of lots 550 and 551 lying Southwesterly of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad right-of-way, ALSO vacated Walbridge Street adjacent thereto, all being in the plat of the Village of Kent (commonly called Kent Plat), Section 24, Town 7 North, Range 12 West, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan (as recorded in Liber 19 of Plats, pages 12 and 13) and all being described as: BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of said lot 519; thence North 12°58′17″ East 968.05 feet along the East right-of-way line of Monroe Avenue; thence South 31°32′01″ East 68.43 feet along the Westerly right-of-way line of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad; thence Southerly 205.55 feet along said right-of-way line on a 438.04 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears South 18°05′28″ East 203.67 feet; thence South 89°48′51 East 30.47 feet along the centerline of vacated Walbridge Street; thence South 08°17′37″ West 698.59 feet along the East right-of-way line vacated Ottawa Place (Bond Avenue Alley); thence South 89°59′33″ West 246.03 feet along the North right-of-way line of Mason Street to the place of beginning.

(Ord. No. 2000-51, § 1, 9-5-00)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an historic Landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Section 25, Township 7 North, Range 12 West, J.W. Converse Plat, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County.

(Ord. No. 2001-36, § 1, 9-11-01; Ord. No. 2005-10, § 1, 2-8-05)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids be designated as an historic landmark and be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

Lot 1, Section 9, also Lot 2 Section 9, extending south 0.84 feet and extending north 0.17 feet of the south 1.01 feet of the east 16.31 feet of west 115.31 feet, also part of Lots 7 and 8 of Section 9, commencing 6.04 feet east along the north line of said Lot 8 from the northwest corner thereof, thence west 6.04 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot, thence south to the southwest corner of said Lot 7, thence east along the south Lot line 4.51 feet, thence north to the beginning extending south 0.84 feet. Plat of the Village of Grand Rapids, also known as Campau Plat, commonly known as 40 Pearl Street NW.

(Ord. No. 2002-39, § 1, 7-23-02)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

All of Town Lot 1, Smith and VanAllen's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying East of the Railroad right of way. ALSO part of Lot 2, Amended Plat of Town Lots 2 and 3, Smith and VanAllen's Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof, lying East of the Railroad right of way. TOGETHER WITH AND SUBJECT TO a non-exclusive easement for ingress and egress over the South 30.00 feet of Lot 3 of Amended Plat of Town Lots 2 and 3, Smith and VanAllen's Addition.

(Ord. No. 2003-17, § 1, 5-6-03)

(1)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The Metal Office Furniture Company Plants No. 2 and 3 are located on the near southwest side of Grand Rapids, Michigan at 401 Hall Street SW. The area is legally described as: Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 14, Caulfield's Subdivision of part of Blocks 7 and 8 Caulfield's Subdivision of Caulfield's Second Addition, thence easterly along a northerly line of said block to a point 13 feet westerly of the westerly line of Century Avenue, thence southerly parallel to Century Avenue to the north line of Hall Street, thence west to a point 118 feet east of Sheridan Avenue, thence northerly parallel to Sheridan Avenue to the beginning.

(Ord. No. 2004-20, § 1, 4-27-04)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The Mathias Alten House located on the northwest corner of Alten Avenue and East Fulton Street of Grand Rapids, Michigan at 1593 East Fulton Street. The area is legally described as: Lot 15, Alten Plat.

(Ord. No. 2007-34, § 1, 6-19-07)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The Rood Building is located on the north side of Pearl Street NW east of Monroe Avenue NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan at 139 Pearl Street NW. The area is legally described as:

Parcel A: Commencing on the east line of Monroe Avenue (formerly Canal Street) 66 feet north of the corner of said Monroe Avenue and Pearl Street and running thence East 67-1/2 feet; thence North 39 feet to a point 27 feet south of the north line of Block 1 of Campau Plat; thence West 67-1/2 feet parallel with said north line to said Monroe Avenue and thence south on the east line of said Monroe Avenue to the place of beginning.

Parcel B: Commencing on the North line of Pearl Street at the southeast corner of the Rood Building so called, being 97-1/2 feet east of the intersection of the north line of Pearl Street and the east line of Monroe Avenue (formerly Canal Street); thence north along the east line of the east wall of Rood Building about 78 feet to the angle in said wall; thence east along centerline of the wall or walls between said Rood Building and the Powers Opera House Building and on that line produced to the center of the Arcade 30 feet to the north line of the Rood Block produced East; thence west to the southeast corner of the Lyon Block, so called, thence west along the south line of the south wall of said Lyon Block produced northerly; thence south along the line of said west line of said westerly wall of said Rood Block about 108 feet to the north line of Pearl Street; thence east along the north line of Pearl Street 80 feet to beginning.

(Ord. No. 2011-28, 8-9-11)

That the following described area within the City of Grand Rapids is hereby designated an Historic District and shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

The Century Furniture Building is located on the south side of Logan Street SW, east of Ionia Street SW, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 40 Logan Street SW. The area is legally described as:

LOT 4 BLK 1 EX S 0.80 FT OF W 46.0 FT ALSO LOT 5 BLK 1 EX S 0.80 FT ALSO LOT 6 BLK 1 EX 0.80 FT ALSO LOT 7 BLK 1 ALSO LOT 8 BLK 1 EX S .80 FT* GRANT'S ADDITION.

(Ord. No. 2011-43, 10-11-11)

That Congress School (940 Baldwin SE), as described below, be designated as a single resource historic district, and be included within the expanded boundaries of the Fairmount Square Historic District, as described below, which shall be subject to the terms, conditions and requirements of this Chapter 68 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids.

"The Fairmount Square Historic District is roughly bounded by properties on the west side of Eastern Avenue to the west, Wealthy Street to the South, properties on the east side of Diamond Avenue to the east and properties on the south side of Lake Drive to the north. The District will be expanded north across Lake Drive SE to incorporate the Congress School building and site, located at 940 Baldwin SE." The expansion area is legally described as:

Lots 10 thru 19, Block 2 inclusive; also Lots 1 thru 12, Block 3 inclusive; also that part of the vacated portion of Congress Avenue lying between said Blocks 2 and 3 and lying between the South line of Baldwin Street and the Northerly line of Lake Drive. Merrill & Nims Addition, City of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.

(Ord. No. 2013-07, 2-19-13)