303.20 Definitions.
As used in this subchapter of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Area of historical significance” means contiguous pieces of property of no greater area than one hundred sixty acres under diverse ownership which:
a. Are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology and culture, and
b. Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, skill, feeling and association, and
c. Are associated with events that have been a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history, or
d. Are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past, or
e. Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type; period; method of construction; represent the work of a master; possess high artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction.
f. Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.
2. “Commission” is the five-person body, elected by the registered voters in the historical preservation district from persons living in the district for the purpose of administering this subchapter of this chapter.
3. “District” means a historical preservation district established under this subchapter of this chapter.
4. “Department” means the department of cultural affairs.
5. “Exterior features” means the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising sign, “exterior features” means the style, material, size and location of the sign.
6. “Property owner” means an individual or corporation who is the owner of real estate for taxation purposes.
[C77, 79, 81, §303.20; 82 Acts, ch 1238, §14]
86 Acts, ch 1245, §1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53
Referred to in §8C.8, 303.33, 303.34, 427.16
Structure Iowa Code
Title VII - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 303 - DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Section 303.1 - Department of cultural affairs.
Section 303.1A - Director’s duties.
Section 303.2 - Division responsibilities.
Section 303.2A - Intradepartmental advisory council.
Section 303.3 - Cultural grant programs.
Section 303.3A - Arts and cultural conferences and caucuses.
Section 303.3B - Cultural and entertainment districts.
Section 303.3C - Iowa great places program.
Section 303.3D - Iowa great places program fund.
Section 303.3E - Culture, history, and arts teams program.
Section 303.4 - State historical society of Iowa — board of trustees.
Section 303.5 - Powers and duties of state historical society administrator.
Section 303.6 - Officers — meetings.
Section 303.7 - Membership in state historical society.
Section 303.8 - Powers and duties of board and department.
Section 303.9 - Funds received by department.
Section 303.9A - Iowa heritage fund.
Section 303.10 - Acceptance and use of money grants.
Section 303.16 - Historical resource development program — country school grants.
Section 303.17 - Iowa studies — findings — curriculum — committee.
Section 303.19 - American civil war sesquicentennial advisory committee.
Section 303.22 - Action by department.
Section 303.29 - Use of structures.
Section 303.31 - Action by commission.
Section 303.32 - Ordinary maintenance and repair.
Section 303.33 - Termination of district.
Section 303.34 - Areas of historical significance.
Section 303.41 - Eligibility and purpose.
Section 303.43 - Jurisdiction — decisions — records.
Section 303.44 - Date and notice of hearing.
Section 303.45 - Hearing of petition and order.
Section 303.46 - Notice of election.
Section 303.48 - Expenses and costs of election.
Section 303.49 - Election of trustees — terms — vacancies.
Section 303.50 - Trustee’s bond.
Section 303.51 - Land use district to be a body corporate.
Section 303.52 - Board of trustees — powers and duties.
Section 303.52A - Inclusion or exclusion of land.
Section 303.53 - Changes and amendments.
Section 303.54 - Board of adjustment.
Section 303.55 - Membership — term — compensation.
Section 303.57 - Appeals to board of adjustment.
Section 303.58 - Powers of board.
Section 303.59 - Powers on appeal.
Section 303.60 - Vote required.
Section 303.61 - Petition to court.
Section 303.62 - Review by court.
Section 303.63 - Trial to court.
Section 303.65 - Restraining order.
Section 303.66 - Taxes — power to levy — tax sales.
Section 303.67 - Records and disbursements.
Section 303.68 - Conflict with other regulations.
Section 303.86 - Arts council.
Section 303.87 - Duties of council.
Section 303.88 - Administrator’s powers and authority.
Section 303.89 - State poet laureate designated — nominating committee.