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Commission advances guideline review, flags window-repair mandate and plans work sessions
Summary
The Michigan City Historic Preservation Commission discussed revisions to local ordinances and design guidelines, confirmed a 2026 contract with Indiana Landmarks, proposed moving some guidelines into a transit-oriented overlay, and recommended discontinuing a mandatory wood-window repair requirement because local artisans are unavailable.
At its Feb. 23 meeting the Michigan City Historic Preservation Commission advanced a months-long review of the local preservation ordinance and design guidelines, confirmed a new 2026 contract with Indiana Landmarks, and discussed several policy and process changes including potential removal of a mandatory wood-window repair requirement.
Staff and counsel reported that Attorney Hale and corporate counsel are reviewing the local ordinance for compliance. Commission leadership said a first round of…
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