303.20 - DEFINITIONS.

        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.  
         Section History: Early Form
         [C77, 79, 81, § 303.20; 82 Acts, ch 1238, § 14] 
         Section History: Recent Form
         86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53         Referred to in § 303.33, 303.34, 427.16