MHZC Demolition Permit & Delay
In order to protect historic structures the MZHC may delay the issuance of a demolition permit for 90 days in order to mitigate planned demolition including documentation, salvage of historic materials, dismantling of historic structure for education in construction technology, relocation or other appropriate measures.
No residential structure may be demolished, without approval, if it meets the following criteria:
- The residential structure was originally constructed before 1865;
- The residential structure is reparable at a reasonable cost; and
- The residential structure has a historical significance besides age itself, including, but not limited to, uniqueness of architecture, occurrence of historical events, notable former residents, design by a particular architect, or construction by a particular building.