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
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 11-68-4 - Status of Commission as Nonprofit Agency Exempt From Taxation.
Section 11-68-5 - Powers and Duties of Commission.
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 11-68-10 - Appeal of Denial to Circuit Court.
Section 11-68-12 - Institution of Court Proceedings to Prevent Violations and Recover Damages.