§ 119-aa. Purpose. It is hereby declared to be the purpose of this article to encourage local governmental programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, archeological and cultural environment by clarifying and amplifying existing authority and providing necessary tools for such purpose. The framework provided by this article is intended to […]
§ 119-bb. Definitions. When used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the terms listed below shall have the following meanings: 1. “Development rights” means the rights granted to a lot or parcel of land under a zoning ordinance or local law respecting permissible use, area, bulk or height of […]
§ 119-cc. Local historic preservation report. 1. In order to facilitate the coordination between state and local preservation policies and activities and to provide necessary information for the effective financial and technical assistance to local government and for a state clearinghouse of public preservation programs, the chief executive officer of every county, city, town and […]
§ 119-dd. Local historic preservation programs. In addition to existing powers and authorities for local historic preservation programs including existing powers and authorities to regulate by planning or zoning laws and regulations or by local laws and regulations for preservation of historic landmarks and districts and use of techniques including transfer of development rights, the […]
