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2012 SESSION
HB 327 Historic structures; demolition.
Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Historic structures; demolition. Provides that a locality may require by ordinance that certain structures within a historic district not be demolished until approved by the review board or, on appeal, the governing body after consultation with the review board. The bill provides, however, that if the local maintenance code official, in accordance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code, Part III Maintenance, determines that the structure constitutes a hazard, the historic structure shall be razed and removed. The bill defines contributing landmark, building, or structure.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Historic structures; demolition. Provides that a locality may require by ordinance that certain structures within a historic district not be demolished except in compliance with the local ordinance, unless the local building department determines that it constitutes such a hazard that it shall be razed and removed.