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Dearborn council adopts historic-district ordinance after years of revisions
Summary
The Dearborn City Council voted unanimously Dec. 7 to adopt a comprehensive historic-district ordinance after state review and years of neighborhood advocacy. The ordinance creates a study committee and a pathway to a historic district commission while outlining appeals and property‑owner safeguards.
The Dearborn City Council unanimously adopted a historic-district ordinance on Dec. 7 that establishes a process for designating and protecting historic properties across the city.
Council president Cerini said the State Historic Preservation Office gave preliminary approval with only minor edits, and the ordinance has been refined over several years to address resident concerns. "This is the second and final reading of our ordinance," Cerini said during the meeting, noting the legal department incorporated requested revisions.
Council members emphasized steps added to preserve property rights and ensure…
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