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Historic District Commission
Established by Ordinance § 82-13. The duty of the Commission is to review all plans for the construction, addition, alteration, repair, moving, excavation, or demolition of resources in a historic district. The Commission consists of seven members whose residence is located within the City of Royal Oak. A majority of the members shall have a clearly demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Serving three-year terms the Commission usually meets the third Tuesday of the month from September to June.
Historic District Study Committee
Established by Ordinance § 82-1 the Historic District Study Committee
researches proposed historic districts for the purpose historic
preservation in the City. There are seven members serving three-year
terms, with one or more members of the Historical Commission or Historic
District Commission. The Committee meets as needed.
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission is a policy-making body, which advises the
City Commission on matters relating to or advancing the historical
interests of the City of Royal Oak. The seven members are appointed by
the City Commission and serve three-year terms. At least one member
should be a member of the Historic District Commission or Historic
District Study Committee. The Commission usually meets the fourth
Wednesday of each month from September to June.
Royal Oak Historical Society
The Royal Oak Historical Society is a volunteer, membership organization
whose purpose is to encourage historical study and research, to collect
and preserve historical materials, and to record the forklore connected
with the City of Royal Oak and its vicinity.Roundtable of Royal Oak Historical Organizations
The Historical Roundtable is a group of representatives from each of the above four groups. The Roundtable works to collaborate the historical efforts through-out the City of Royal Oak. This gives the opportunity for each group to report on their plans, progress, special needs, events and interests.It is never too late to be a part of history!