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2001 SESSION

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HB 1630 Preservation of historical sites and conservation areas.

Introduced by: Vincent F. Callahan, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Preservation of historical sites and architectural areas. States the policy and purpose for existing provisions that allow localities to adopt ordinances to protect historic landmarks and other areas. Adds architectural areas to those areas that may be included in such an ordinance and defines "architectural area" to include an area where the visual impact of buildings and development can be significant on the economic, cultural, or scenic attributes of the community. Localities that adopt an architectural area district are required to adopt standards to guide decision making within the district.

FULL TEXT

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 11/30/00 015834660  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/01  House: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 11/30/00 015834660
• 01/10/01  House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
• 01/18/01  House: Assigned to C. C. T. sub-committee: 2
• 01/30/01  House: Tabled in Counties, Cities & Towns (22-Y 0-N)