Historic District Commission Meeting In 2005, to promote the preservation of historic buildings and help protect the heritage of the City's built environment, the City adopted a historic preservation ordinance and formed a Historic District Commission (HDC). The HDC's authority is derived from PA 169 of 1970 as amended. The HDC is empowered to hold public meetings for the purpose of reviewing architectural and design elements for buildings in the Historic District and granting certificates of approval in accordance with the City...

Planning Commission Meeting The Planning Commission is responsible for the adoption of a long-range master plan for the physical development of Bay City. It also has jurisdiction over all new commercial construction in the city through the site plan review process and on special uses within zoning districts. It makes recommendations to the City Commission on matters relating to the vacation of streets and alleys, and zoning ordinance amendments such as rezonings.

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