# Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.202: Historic preservation as public purpose; purpose of ordinance

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.202
- **Heading:** Historic preservation as public purpose; purpose of ordinance
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 399 / Act Act-169-of-1970 / Section 399.202

## Text

Sec. 2.

Historic preservation is declared to be a public purpose and the legislative body of a local unit may by ordinance regulate the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, and demolition of resources in historic districts within the limits of the local unit. The purpose of the ordinance shall be to do 1 or more of the following:

Safeguard the heritage of the local unit by preserving 1 or more historic districts in the local unit that reflect elements of the unit's history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

Stabilize and improve property values in each district and the surrounding areas.

Foster civic beauty.

Strengthen the local economy.

Promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the local unit and of the state.

History: 1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970; Am. 1986, Act 230, Imd. Eff. Oct. 1, 1986; Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.201 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.201.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.201a Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.201a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.202 Historic preservation as public purpose; purpose of ordinance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.202.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.203 Historic districts; establishment; study committee; duties; public hearing; notice; actions; availability of writings to public.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.203.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.204 Historic district commission; establishment; appointment, qualifications, and terms of members; vacancy; commissions previously established by charter or ordinance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.204.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.205 Permit required; completed application; certificate of appropriateness or notice to proceed; issuance; permit fee; appeal to review board and circuit court; plan review standards, guidelines, and considerations; scope of review; preservation plan; approval; conditions; public meeting; availability of writings to public; rules of procedure; approval of minor work; finding of demolition by neglect; restoration or modification of work done without permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.205.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.206 Grants, gifts, and programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.206.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.207 Historic resource; acquisition by local legislative body.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.207.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.208 County historic district commission; coordination with township and municipality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.208.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.209 Historic district commission; filings with delegated authority; duties of local public officials, employees, and department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.209.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.210 Construction of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.210.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.211 Appeal of decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.211.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.212 Effect of act as to existing legislation and historical commissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.212.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.213 Powers and duties of historic district commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.213.md)

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