The county commission may designate as a historic district any section of the county containing buildings designated by the Historic American Buildings Survey or any other recognized historic buildings survey, and having an overall atmosphere of architectural and historic distinction. In addition thereto, the county commission may also designate a second type of district to be known as a preservation district to preserve the distinctive architectural character of the county by recognizing neighborhoods that continue to grow and develop over the course of years and possess a unique character that merits recognition and protection.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.
Section 45-2-221 - Preservation of Historic Architecture.
Section 45-2-221.01 - Designation of Historic or Preservation Districts.
Section 45-2-221.02 - Definitions.
Section 45-2-221.03 - Requirements for Historic District Designation.
Section 45-2-221.04 - Requirements for Preservation District Designation.
Section 45-2-221.05 - Application Form.
Section 45-2-221.06 - Enlargement of Designated District.
Section 45-2-221.07 - Rescission of District Designation.
Section 45-2-221.08 - Application for Rescission of District Designation.
Section 45-2-221.09 - Form of Application for Rescission.
Section 45-2-221.10 - Historic Development Commission.
Section 45-2-221.11 - Architectural Review Board and Preservation District Review Board.