Iowa Code § 15.445

Current through March 29, 2024

Section 15.445 - Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

1."Area of historical significance" means contiguous pieces of property ofno 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" means 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 part.

3."District" means a historical preservation district established under this part.

4."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.

5."Property owner" means an individual or corporation who is the owner of real estate for taxation purposes.

Iowa Code § 15.445

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53; 2023 Acts, ch 19, § 2092 - 2094, 2125

Amended by 2024 Iowa, ch Chapter 1043,s 24, eff. 7/1/2024.

Renumbered from Iowa Code s 303.20 by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 2125, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 2093, eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 2094 eff. 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2023 Iowa, ch 19, s 2092, eff. 7/1/2023.

C77, 79, 81, § 303.20; 82 Acts, ch 1238, §1486 Acts, ch 1245, §1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53

Referred to in §8C.8, 15.458, 15.459, 427.16

Section transferred from §303.20 in Code 2024 pursuant to directive in 2023 Acts, ch 19, § 2125

Section amended