45-2-221.01
Section 45-2-221.01 Designation of historic or preservation districts. The county commission may designate as a historic district any section of the county containing buildings designated by the Historic American Buildings Survey or any other recognized historic buildings survey, and having an overall atmosphere of architectural and historic distinction. In addition thereto, the county commission may also designate a second type of district to be known as a preservation district to preserve the distinctive architectural character of the county by recognizing neighborhoods that continue to grow and develop over the course of years and possess a unique character that merits recognition and protection. (Act 80-497, p. 769, ยง2.)...
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45-36A-102
Section 45-36A-102 Historic preservation commission; architectural review board; review of building plans. (a) The governing body of the City of Scottsboro in Jackson County may adopt ordinances, pass resolutions, or take such appropriate action as necessary to promote the general public welfare within the city, such ordinances to protect the historic character of the city in the manner hereinafter described.. (b) The governing body of the city, upon the recommendation of the historic preservation commission, as provided for below, may designate as a historic district any area, site, building, or structure within the city having an overall atmosphere of either historic or architectural distinction, or both (c) A historic preservation commission with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the city governing body: (1) The commission shall be composed of no less than seven members who shall be selected by the city governing body in such a manner as to serve...
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45-2-221.02
Section 45-2-221.02 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...
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45-1A-41
Section 45-1A-41 Protection of historic architectural character of Prattville. (a) In Autauga County, the governing body of the City of Prattville is hereby authorized to adopt ordinances to protect the historic architectural character of the city in the manner hereinafter prescribed. (b) The governing body of the city may dedicate as an historic district any section of the city having an overall atmosphere of architectural and historic distinction. A single structure may be designated as an historic district. (c) An historic development commission with the following membership, duties and powers may be created by the city governing body. (1) The commission shall be composed of no less than 11 members who shall be selected by the city governing body in such a manner as to serve overlapping terms, Except for the first members, their terms shall be four years. (2) The commission shall operate under a constitution as adopted by the commission and approved by the city governing body. (3)...
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45-2-221.11
Section 45-2-221.11 Architectural review board and preservation district review board. An architectural review board and a preservation district review board with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the county commission. (a) Each board shall be composed of five members selected by the county commission to serve overlapping terms. Except for the first members, their terms shall be five years. (b) Each board shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, which record shall be a public record. Meetings shall be held at regular intervals, but at least monthly. Each board may appoint such employees as it may deem necessary for its work, whose appointment, promotion, demotion, and removal shall be subject to the same provisions of law as govern other civil employees of the county. Each board may also contract with architects and other professional and technical consultants...
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11-68-13
Section 11-68-13 Architectural review board; composition; nomination of members; terms; removal for cause; vacancies; officers; rules; reimbursement for expenses; personnel; meetings; multiple boards. (a) A municipality enacting an ordinance pursuant to this chapter, may elect to create an architectural review board, hereinafter sometimes called the board, to perform the duties and responsibilities of the historic preservation commission in accepting, considering and approving or rejecting applications for certificates of appropriateness, as set out in Sections 11-68-9 through 11-68-12. (b) If such board is created, it shall be composed of not less than five members who shall have demonstrated training or experience in the fields of history, architecture, architectural history, urban planning, archaeology, or law. Members of the board need not be residents of the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality creating the board. No member of a municipal governing body shall serve as...
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41-9-249
Section 41-9-249 Powers and duties of commission generally. The commission shall have the following duties and powers: (1) To promote and increase knowledge and understanding of the history of this state from the earliest time to the present, including the archaeological, Indian, Spanish, British, French, Colonial, Confederate and American eras, by adopting and executing general plans, methods and policies for permanently preserving and marking objects, sites, structures and ruins as defined in Section 41-9-242; (2) To promote and assist in the publicizing of the historic resources of the state by preparing and furnishing information to public mass media and to governmental agencies charged with publicity and to coordinate any of its objectives, efforts or functions with any agency or agencies of the federal government, of the State of Alabama and of other states or local governments having objectives similar or related to those of the commission; (3) To accept for renovation,...
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11-68-5
Section 11-68-5 Powers and duties of commission. An historic preservation commission created by an ordinance enacted pursuant to this chapter shall be authorized to: (1) Preserve and protect buildings, structures, and sites of historic and architectural value in the historic districts designated pursuant to that ordinance; (2) Prepare a survey of all property within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality creating the commission; (3) Recommend to the municipality creating the commission buildings, structures, sites, and districts for designation as historic properties or districts; (4) Restore and preserve any historic properties acquired by the municipality creating the commission or acquired by the commission; (5) Promote acquisition of facade and conservation easements by the municipality creating the commission or by the commission; (6) Develop and conduct educational programs on historic projects and districts designated pursuant to the ordinance and on historic...
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45-17A-80.05
Section 45-17A-80.05 Recommendation for designation of historic properties and districts. (a) On recommendation of the historic preservation commission, the City of Tuscumbia may designate historic properties and historic districts within the territorial jurisdiction of Tuscumbia. (b) The commission shall not recommend designation of an historic property or historic district unless such recommendation is based on finding of a survey of such property or district conducted by or for the commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alabama Historical Commission. (c) The commission shall not recommend designation of an historic property or historic district unless it finds that the building, structures, site, or district is identified with or represents a significant aspect of the cultural, political, economic, military, or social history of the locality, region, state, or nation or has had significant relationship with the life of an historic person or event,...
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11-68-6
Section 11-68-6 Designation of historic properties and historic districts by municipality on recommendation of commission; criteria. (a) On recommendation of the historic preservation commission, a municipality enacting an ordinance, pursuant to this chapter, may designate historic properties and historic districts within the territorial jurisdiction of the municipality. (b) The commission shall not recommend designation of an historic property or historic district unless such recommendation is based on a finding of a survey of such property or district conducted by or for the commission in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alabama Historical Commission. (c) The commission shall not recommend designation of an historic property or historic district unless it finds that the building, structure, site, or district is identified with or represents a significant aspect of the cultural, political, economic, military, or social history of the locality, region, state, or nation...
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