Code of Alabama
Chapter 68 - Historic Preservation Commissions and Architectural Review Boards.
Section 11-68-1 - Purpose of Chapter.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the establishment of historic preservation commissions and architectural review boards, and to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of Alabama municipalities: through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, structures, areas, and districts of historic significance and interest; through the preservation and enhancement of the national, state and local historic, architectural, archaeological, and aesthetic heritage found in Alabama; and through the promotion and enhancement of Alabama's historic and aesthetic attraction to tourists and visitors.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.

Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.

Chapter 68 - Historic Preservation Commissions and Architectural Review Boards.

Section 11-68-1 - Purpose of Chapter.

Section 11-68-2 - Establishment of Historic Preservation Commission and Architectural Review Boards.

Section 11-68-3 - Composition of Commission; Nomination of Members; Terms of Office; Removal; Vacancies; Officers; Rules; Reimbursement of Expenses; Personnel; Annual Report; Meetings.

Section 11-68-4 - Status of Commission as Nonprofit Agency Exempt From Taxation.

Section 11-68-5 - Powers and Duties of Commission.

Section 11-68-6 - Designation of Historic Properties and Historic Districts by Municipality on Recommendation of Commission; Criteria.

Section 11-68-7 - Public Hearing on Proposed Recommendation; Notification of Property Owners.

Section 11-68-8 - Written Notice of Designation of Historic Property or District.

Section 11-68-9 - Certificate of Appropriateness Prerequisite to Changes in Historic Property or District; Submission and Consideration of Application for Certificate; Rules, Regulations, and Standards; Expedited Procedure; Records.

Section 11-68-10 - Appeal of Denial to Circuit Court.

Section 11-68-11 - Issuance of Certificate; Factors Considered; Reasons for Rejection; Application for Reconsideration; Effect of Rejection on Issuance of Building Permit.

Section 11-68-12 - Institution of Court Proceedings to Prevent Violations and Recover Damages.

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.

Section 11-68-14 - Effect of Chapter on Preexisting Historic Development Commissions or Architectural Review Boards.

Section 11-68-15 - Applicability of Chapter to Highways, Bridges, etc.; Applicability of Federal Provisions.