§1551. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).] 1. Historic property. “Historic property” shall mean a structure, a plot of land which was the setting of an event or any combination of land and buildings, including the […]
§1552. Preservation interests authorized; enforcement; release A preservation interest is the right of a qualified holder to control the treatment of historic property so that its historical integrity is preserved. The preservation interest entitles representatives of a qualified holder to enter the property in a reasonable manner and at reasonable times to assure compliance. […]
§1553. Scope of preservation interest A preservation interest may forbid, limit or require any or all of the following acts which affect the historic property’s special character or special historical, architectural or archaeological value: [PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).] 1. Exterior alterations. Exterior alterations of an historic property, including, but not limited to, maintenance, […]
§1554. Recordation So that the title to the historic property affected reflects any preservation interest, all preservation agreements shall be recorded and indexed in the registry of deeds for the county where the property is located in the manner of conveyances of interests in property. The preservation agreement shall describe the property subject to the […]
§1555. Limitation This chapter shall not be construed to imply that any restriction, easement, covenant or condition which does not have the benefit of this chapter shall be unenforceable. Nothing in this chapter shall diminish the powers granted by any general or special law to any governmental body to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent […]
