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LA Rev Stat § 25:735 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§735. Termination of study committee

RS 735 - Termination of study committee  The historic preservation study committee shall cease to exist following the completion, presentation or filing of its report and recommendations with the governing body of the governmental unit or filing of its report and recommendations with the planning or zoning agency or commission if one exists or after having considered and acted finally on any suggested changes or amendments.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §5. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 25:737 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§737. Powers of historic district commissions

RS 737 - Powers of historic district commissions  A. No private building, structure, or edifice, including fences, boundary walls, signs, light fixtures, steps and paving or other appurtenant fixtures shall be erected, altered, restored, moved or demolished within an historic preservation district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by an historic preservation district commission, except as otherwise provided by the governing body in the ordinance establishing such commission or as provided by rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards adopted by said commission. Similarly, if earthworks of historical or archaeological importance exists in the historic district there shall be no excavating or moving of earth, rock or subsoil without a certificate of appropriateness. For the purposes of this Chapter "exterior architectural features" shall include but need not be limited to the color, architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material, the type and style of all roofs, windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. The style, scale, material, size and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters within an historic preservation district shall also be under the control of such commission.  B. An historic preservation district commission shall not consider interior arrangement or use but shall consider the relationship of the exterior of the buildings concerned with all others in the historic preservation district as to avoid incongruity and promote harmony therewith.  C. An historic preservation district commission shall adhere to and seek compatibility of structures in the historic district in terms of size, texture, scale and site plan and said commission shall set forth and define guidelines prior to any exercise of its authority.  D. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repairs which do not involve a change of design, material, or of the outward appearance, thereof; nor to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any such feature which is required by the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. The requirements of this Chapter shall not apply to work which has begun or for which a permit has been issued prior to the establishment of the historic preservation district.  E. No review, approval, disapproval or recommendation shall be made by an historic preservation district commission until said commission has adopted rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards following a public hearing.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §7. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 25:738 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§738. Certificates of appropriateness

RS 738 - Certificates of appropriateness  A. The historic preservation district shall hold a public hearing upon each application for a certificate of appropriateness affecting property under its control except in those instances where the commission has determined that the application for a certificate of appropriateness is not a substantive change and further that the commission has determined the certificate complies with standards adopted by said commission. Notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be given by publication in the form of a legal advertisement appearing in the official journal of the governmental unit or in a newspaper having general circulation in the area served by the governmental unit, provided it has one, at least seven days before such hearing, and by the posting of such notice on or near the main entrance of any hall or room where the commission usually meets.  B. Within not more than forty-five days after the filing of an application the commission shall pass upon it, giving consideration to the factors set forth in R.S. 25:737(A) and (B), and shall give written notice of its decision to the applicant setting forth the reasons therefor. Evidence of approval shall be by certificate of appropriateness issued by the commission, and whatever its decision, notice in writing shall be given to the applicant. The commission shall keep a record of all applications for certificates of appropriateness and of all its doings under this Chapter.  C. No building permit shall be authorized by the governing body which affects a site or structure in the historic preservation district without a certificate of appropriateness except as otherwise permitted by the governing authority.  D. The commission shall have the right to make such recommendations for changes and modifications as it may deem to be necessary in order to enable the applicant to meet with its requirements.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §8. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §8.
LA Rev Stat § 25:739 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§739. Hardship variances

RS 739 - Hardship variances  Where, by reason of topographical conditions, irregularly shaped lots, or because of unusual circumstances applicable solely to the particular applicant, strict enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter would result in serious undue hardship particularly affecting said applicant, then the commission, in passing upon his application shall have the power to vary or modify adherence to this Chapter; provided always that its requirements insure harmony with the general purposes hereof, and will not adversely affect an historic preservation district as a whole or any designated landmark.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §9. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 25:740 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§740. Commission enforcement powers

RS 740 - Commission enforcement powers  A. A historic preservation district commission shall have the power to institute suit in any court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent any unlawful action in violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of any of the rules and regulations adopted by the commission in conformity with it. B. Any owner, agent, lessee, or other person acting for or in conjunction with him, who shall violate the ordinance or law or rules, regulations, or decisions of a commission, shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each violation, except as hereinafter provided. Any owner, agent, lessee, or other person acting for or in conjunction with him, who shall demolish a structure or edifice without having received an appropriate certificate of appropriateness may be fined a single fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars. For violations other than demolition without an appropriate certificate of appropriateness, each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §10. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §10; Acts 1979, No. 223, §1, eff. July 8, 1979.
LA Rev Stat § 25:741 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§741. Appeals

RS 741 - Appeals  A. Any person or persons aggrieved by any decision, act, or proceeding of an historic preservation district shall have a right to apply in writing to the governing body of the governmental unit for reversal or modification thereof and the chief executive official, or presiding officer of the governing body, shall have the right to stay all further action until the governing body may affirm a decision of the commission by majority vote of all its members. Any such appeal shall be taken in ten days from the date of decision and the governing body may consider said appeal at its next general or special meeting, but in any event, not more than forty-five days thereafter. The governing body shall have the right to reverse, change, or modify any decision of the commission only by a majority vote of all its members.  B. Any person or persons aggrieved by any decision of the governing body affecting said historic preservation district shall have the right to file a civil suit within thirty days from date of decision in a court of competent jurisdiction under the usual rules of procedure governing same, with the right to stay orders and injunctive relief provided the situation warrants it.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §11. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §11; Acts 1979, No. 223, §1, eff. July 8, 1979.
LA Rev Stat § 25:742 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§742. Applicability of historic district commission powers

RS 742 - Applicability of historic district commission powers  It is the intent and purpose of this Chapter that the regulatory powers conferred by it on an historic preservation district commission, created under its authority, shall apply to all private property, in the area controlled by it, including all buildings, structures, areas, sites, and their adjuncts and appurtenances, insofar as they constitute part of the entirety or tout ensemble of the historic section. Any governmental agency of the state or local government, other than the governing body, having a responsibility for any building, structure, area, site, public way and their adjuncts and appurtenances within the historic preservation site shall seek the advice of the historic district commission prior to the initiation of any substantive change, modification, renovation, restoration or construction.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §12. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §12.
LA Rev Stat § 25:743 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§743. Additional commission powers

RS 743 - Additional commission powers  Any historic district that may be created or established under the provisions of this Act may be empowered by the governing body to perform the following:  Make periodic reports to the governing body; provide information to property owners and others involving the preservation of the district; suggest pertinent legislation; initiate planning and zoning proposals; cooperate with other regulatory agencies and civic organizations and groups interested in historic preservation; review all applications for zoning variances and conditional uses where they affect the historic districts; render advice with reference to sidewalk construction and repair, tree planting, street improvements, and also the renovation, restoration or construction of public buildings; furnish information and assistance in connection with any capital improvement program involving the historic area; consult with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and other expert groups; administer such financial mechanisms as the local governing body may establish for the welfare of the governmental unit within an historic district.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §13. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §13.
LA Rev Stat § 25:744 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§744. Authority of historic district commissions

RS 744 - Authority of historic district commissions  An historic preservation district commission may be empowered by the local governing body to name or designate any site, location, structure or monument within the area served by the governmental unit as worthy of preservation whether within or outside the confines of an historic district and to exercise all other powers and functions of a landmarks commission, except that no historic district commission shall be empowered to act in a landmark capacity where its jurisdiction overlaps the authority of an existing landmarks commission pursuant to this Act.  Acts 1970, No. 147, §14. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 804, §14.
LA Rev Stat § 25:745 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§745. Exemptions

RS 745 - Exemptions A.(1) None of the provisions of this Chapter, except the provisions of R.S. 25:746, shall apply to or affect in any way the Vieux Carre Section or Vieux Carre Commission of the city of New Orleans, nor shall the limitation of one historic preservation district commission as set forth in R.S. 25:736(1) apply in governmental units with a population in excess of one hundred fifty thousand persons. (2) None of the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to or affect in any way any property or collection of properties under common ownership having any lot line on the northerly side of St. Charles Avenue between Calhoun Street and Law Road, or on the southerly side of St. Charles Avenue between Broadway Street and Lowerline Street in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. (3) None of the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to or affect any property, site, or area upon lots designated RS1, RS2, RD1, or RD2 under the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the city of New Orleans in that area of the city of New Orleans bounded by the river side of Carondelet Street, the uptown side of Josephine Street, the lake side of Magazine Street, and the uptown side of Louisiana Avenue, except that all properties having a lot line on St. Charles Avenue may be regulated under the terms of this Chapter and except also that all construction of new structures and demolitions of existing structures may be regulated under the terms of this Chapter. B. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 25:736(1), in parishes with a population of from sixty thousand to one hundred fifty thousand according to the latest federal decennial census, no more than three historic preservation district commissions and three landmarks commissions, or three commissions combining both the district and landmarks functions, shall be established. Any such commission shall be composed of seven members, a majority of whom shall be residents and electors of each such historic preservation district, landmarks district, or combination thereof, as may be created. Acts 1983, No. 191, §1. Acts 1984, No. 440, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1073, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1228, §1, eff. July 9, 2001; Acts 2012, No. 697, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 25:751 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§751. Purposes

RS 751 - Purposes  A. The purposes of this Part are to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public through the preservation and protection of buildings, sites, monuments, structures, and areas of historic interest or importance through their protection, maintenance, and development as historic landmarks and their recognition as such in the history and among the traditions of the state and nation; to establish and improve property values; and, to foster the economic development of the areas affected.  B. The legislature of this state has determined that the historical, architectural, and cultural heritage of this state is among the most important environmental assets of this state and furthermore that the rapid social and economic development of contemporary society threatens to destroy the remaining vestiges of this heritage, and it is thus hereby declared to be the public policy and in the public interest of this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation, undertaken at all levels of the government of this state and its political subdivisions, along with the private sector, to promote the use and conservation of such property for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this state. Acts 1974, No. 273, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 592, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1975.
LA Rev Stat § 25:752 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§752. Authorization for historic district and landmarks commissions

RS 752 - Authorization for historic district and landmarks commissions The governing body of the city of New Orleans and the parishes of Franklin, Tensas, LaSalle, Catahoula, Concordia, and Caldwell, which city and parishes shall be designated as "governmental unit" hereinafter in this Part, may establish within the borders of the city or parish a historic preservation district commission or a landmarks commission or a combination of the two to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the public. The governing body may make such appropriations as are necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Part. Acts 1974, No. 273, §2; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 4, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 25:754 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§754. Consideration of study committee report

RS 754 - Consideration of study committee report  The governing body, by ordinance, resolution or similar act, may adopt or reject the recommendation of the historic preservation study committee or of the planning or zoning committee or agency or it may refer the matter back to said study committee or said commission or agency, as the case may be, for further study; or said governing body may make such amendments or revisions as it may deem advisable, including the authority to require reasonable financial and administrative conditions in consideration of the overall public good as prerequisites for the creation of any historic district and/or landmarks commission. However, any final action taken by said governing body shall be published in the manner usually provided for the official publication of its acts but, in any event, publications shall be made at least once either in such official journal or any other newspaper having general circulation within the governmental unit.  Acts 1974, No. 273, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 25:755 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§755. Termination of study committee

RS 755 - Termination of study committee  The historic preservation study committee shall cease to exist following the completion, presentation or filing of its report and recommendations with the governing body of the governmental unit or filing of its report and recommendations with the planning or zoning agency or commission if one exists or after having considered and acted finally on any suggested changes or amendments.  Acts 1974, No. 273, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 25:757 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§757. Powers of historic district commissions

RS 757 - Powers of historic district commissions  A. No private building, structure, or edifice, including fences, boundary walls, signs, light fixtures, steps and paving or other appurtenant fixtures shall be erected, altered, restored, moved or demolished within an historic preservation district until after an application for a certificate of appropriateness as to exterior architectural features has been submitted to and approved by an historic preservation district commission, except as otherwise provided by the governing body in the ordinance establishing such commission or as provided by rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards adopted by said commission. Similarly, if earthworks of historical or archaeological importance exists in the historic district there shall be no excavating or moving of earth, rock or subsoil without a certificate of appropriateness. For the purposes of this Part "exterior architectural features" shall include but need not be limited to the color, architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the kind and texture of the building material, the type and style of all roofs, windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. The style, scale, material, size and location of outdoor advertising signs and bill posters within an historic preservation district shall also be under the control of such commission.  B. An historic preservation district commission shall not consider interior arrangement or use but shall consider the relationship of the exterior of the buildings concerned with all others in the historic preservation district as to avoid incongruity and promote harmony therewith.  C. An historic preservation district commission shall adhere to and seek compatibility of structures in the historic district in terms of size, texture, scale and site plan and said commission shall set forth and define guidelines prior to any exercise of its authority.  D. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repairs which do not involve a change of design, material, or of the outward appearance, thereof; nor to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any such feature which is required by the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. The requirements of this Part shall not apply to work which has begun or for which a permit has been issued prior to the establishment of the historic preservation district.  E. No review, approval, disapproval or recommendation shall be made by an historic preservation district commission until said commission has adopted rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards following a public hearing.  Acts 1974, No. 273, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 25:760 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 25 - Libraries, Museums, and Other Scientific|§760. Certificates of appropriateness

RS 760 - Certificates of appropriateness  A. The historic preservation district or landmarks commission shall hold a public hearing upon each application for a certificate of appropriateness affecting property under its control except in those instances where the commission has determined that the application for a certificate of appropriateness is not a substantive change and further that the commission has determined the certificate complies with standards adopted by said commission. Notice of the time and place of said hearing shall be given by publication in the form of a legal advertisement appearing in the official journal of the governmental unit or in a newspaper having general circulation in the area served by the governmental unit, provided it has one, at least seven days before such hearing, and by the posting of such notice on or near the main entrance of any hall or room where the commission usually meets.  B. Within not more than forty-five days after the filing of an application the commission shall pass upon it, giving consideration to the factors set forth in R.S. 25:757(A) and (B), and shall give written notice of its decision to the applicant setting forth the reasons therefor. Evidence of approval shall be by certificate of appropriateness issued by the commission, and whatever its decision, notice in writing shall be given to the applicant. The commission shall keep a record of all applications for certificates of appropriateness and of all its doings under this Part.  C. No building permit shall be authorized by the governing body which affects a site or structure in the historic preservation district or a designated landmark without a certificate of appropriateness except as otherwise permitted by the governing authority.  D. The commission shall have the right to make such recommendations for changes and modifications as it may deem to be necessary in order to enable the applicant to meet with its requirements.  Acts 1974, No. 273, §10.