Definitions.

As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings or descriptions as provided herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Historic district" shall refer to any district designated as a historic district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to the terms of this part. A historic district shall meet at least one of the following criteria:

a. The district is listed on the national and/or state registers; or

b. The district shall contain a significant number of buildings that are 50 years or older; or

c. The district shall contain buildings of distinct historical architectural character; or

d. Is an area where significant personalities or events existed or occurred.

(2) "Preservation district" shall refer to any district designated as a preservation district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to this part. A preservation district shall meet at least one of the following criteria:

a. The district is a geographically definable urban or rural area which contains structures or sites or a combination thereof which have a special character, aesthetic interest or value, and represent one or more period(s) of styles of architecture typical of one or more era(s) of the history of the area constituting a visibly perceptible section of the municipality or county; or

b. The district is an area with special character, design, or aesthetic value.

(Act 80-497, p. 769, §3.)