# Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.209: Historic district commission; filings with delegated authority; duties of local public officials, employees, and department > Michigan · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.209 ## Section - **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 399.209 - **Heading:** Historic district commission; filings with delegated authority; duties of local public officials, employees, and department - **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 399.209 ## Text Sec. 9. 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 act. 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 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. Local public officials and employees shall provide information and records to committees, commissions, and standing committees, and shall meet with those bodies upon request to assist with their activities. The department shall cooperate with and assist local units, committees, commissions, and standing committees in carrying out the purposes of this act and may establish or approve standards, guidelines, and procedures that encourage uniform administration of this act in this state but that are not legally binding on any individual or other legal entity. History: 1970, Act 169, Imd. Eff. Aug. 3, 1970; Am. 1992, Act 96, Imd. Eff. June 18, 1992; Am. 2001, Act 67, Imd. Eff. July 24, 2001 ## 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) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C399_AAct-169-of-1970_S399.209. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.