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Ala. Code § 11-68-1 Purpose of Chapter
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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 bui…
Ala. Code § 11-68-10 Appeal of Denial to Circuit Court
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Any person having a request for a certificate of appropriateness denied by the historic preservation commission, or architectural board as hereinafter provided, may appeal such denial to the circuit court of the county in which the commission exists. (Acts 1989, No. 89-536, p. 11…
Ala. Code § 11-68-11 Issuance of Certificate; Factors Considered; Reasons for Rejection; Application for Reconsideration; Effect of Rejection on Issuance of Building Permit
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(a) The historic preservation commission shall approve an application and issue a certificate of appropriateness if it finds that the proposed change, erection, or demolition conforms to the general design standards established by the commission, is compatible with the character …
Ala. Code § 11-68-12 Institution of Court Proceedings to Prevent Violations and Recover Damages
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The historic preservation commission, or the municipality creating the commission, shall be authorized to institute any appropriate action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent any change in the exterior of a building or structure which is either an histor…