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Current as of December 30, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Applicants submitted for historic district or preservation district designation need be of no particular form, but shall contain the following information:
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. If applicant is a group or organization, include the name of the person who is to be contacted with respect to the application.
(2) A written description of the proposed district, including present land use and general location, and of the structures and sites within the district, their condition, appearance, etc.
(3) A map or other graphic description of the proposed district.
(4) The legal description of the proposed district.
(5) The historic, architectural, or other significance of the proposed district.
(6) A one page petition for each property owner within the proposed district, whether the property owner signed in support or opposition or was nonresponsive to the petitioned cause.
a. For the purpose of this part, each parcel of land is considered to have a single owner whether the parcel is owned by: An individual, a joint arrangement, a family unit, a partnership, a corporation, a religious or fraternal organization, or a government body.
b. Each petition shall identify the property owner by name and shall list all property thusly owned by that property owner within the district by map and parcel number as maintained by the Baldwin County Tax Assessor.
(7) A list of all land parcels within the district by map and parcel number, property owner name and address, and indication of support or opposition for the petitioned cause.
(8) A survey of significant sites and structures within the district.
(9) A list of national and/or state register designees.
(10) A proposed plan of development, if any.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 45. Local Laws § 45-2-221.05 - last updated December 30, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-45-local-laws/al-code-sect-45-2-221-05/
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