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AL Code § 45-2-220.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.03 - Archives as Depository of Records and Historical Items.

Section 45-2-220.03Archives as depository of records and historical items. The Baldwin County Archives shall act as a separate depository for the archival and historic records of all branches of Baldwin County government including, but not limited to, the county commission, the judge of probate, the office of the revenue commissioner, the office of the license commissioner, and the sheriff's department. Any records required to be kept by law by any of the above county officers or departments may be stored in the Baldwin County Archives by agreement of the county officer or department. In addition, the Baldwin County Archives may act as a depository for items of historical significance from the private sector of Baldwin County including, but not be limited to, photographs, books, family histories, diaries, letters, ledgers, and artifacts. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §4.)
AL Code § 45-2-220.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.04 - Funding.

Section 45-2-220.04Funding. (a) The Baldwin County Archives shall be funded by all of the following: (1) By transaction fees levied by the county commission for the purpose of this part from the departments of government that it serves. (2) By funds appropriated by the county commission. (3) By private donations from individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. (4) By grants. (5) By revenues generated by providing archival and records management services to local government offices not included in the Baldwin County budget system. (b) The Baldwin County Commission may set user fees, filing, and transactions fees from departments and agencies of government and others for services provided by the Baldwin County Archives, including, but not limited to, the storing of records, use of records, and copying. The user fees shall be based on a schedule adopted by the county governing body upon recommendation of the Baldwin County Department of Archives and History Advisory Board. The county governing body may increase or decrease the fees, from time to time, as necessary to implement this part, based on the recommendations of the advisory board. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §5.)
AL Code § 45-2-220.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.05 - Additional Recording Fees.

Section 45-2-220.05Additional recording fees. (a) In Baldwin County, there is levied an additional recording fee of three dollars ($3), and the Baldwin County Commission may impose, by resolution of the county commission, an additional recording fee not to exceed two dollars ($2), which shall be charged and collected on each instrument, unless the instrument is otherwise exempt from all fees filed for record in the office of the judge of probate. The office of the judge of probate shall not receive an instrument, unless the instrument is otherwise exempt from the payment of a filing fee, for filing unless the filing fee required by this part is paid. The fees required by this part shall be in addition to all other fees provided by law. (b) One dollar ($1) from each three dollar ($3) additional recording fee collected shall be distributed to the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office. (c) The operation of Act 2019-338 shall be retroactive to June 1, 2000, and all action taken and payments made pursuant to Act 2019-338 on and after that date are ratified and confirmed. (d) Fees collected under this part shall be audited by the Examiners of Public Accounts. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §6; Act 2000-275, p. 437, §1; Act 2019-338, §2.)
AL Code § 45-2-220.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.06 - Advisory Board.

Section 45-2-220.06Advisory Board. The Baldwin County Department of Archives and History Advisory Board is created and shall be composed of the following members: Chair of county commission, presiding circuit judge, judge of probate, revenue commissioner, sheriff, circuit clerk, or their designees, a person designated by the Baldwin County Historical Society, and one person designated by the Baldwin County Genealogical Society. The latter two persons shall be members of the respective societies. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §7.)
AL Code § 45-2-220.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.07 - Development of Record Management Program.

Section 45-2-220.07Development of record management program. The Baldwin County Archives shall provide assistance to the departments of the Baldwin County government in the development and operations of the record management program of the county upon request from the department and with the approval of the county commission. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §8.)
AL Code § 45-2-220.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 1 - Baldwin County Department of Archives and History.|Section 45-2-220.08 - Archives; Staff.

Section 45-2-220.08Archives; staff. The staff of the Baldwin County Archives shall consist of an archivist and other employees deemed necessary by the archivist and county commission. The archivist shall meet the minimum requirements set forth in the State of Alabama personnel announcement for archivist, currently designated Class Code 1-30430. The staff of the Baldwin County Archives shall be classified according to the standard personnel system currently used by the Baldwin County Commission and the State of Alabama and shall receive the same benefits as other Baldwin County employees of the same or equivalent grade. (Act 98-579, p. 1283, §9.)
AL Code § 45-2-221 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221 - Preservation of Historic Architecture.

Section 45-2-221Preservation of historic architecture. The County Commission of Baldwin County may adopt ordinances to protect the historic architectural character of the county in the manner hereinafter prescribed. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §1.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.01 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.01 - Designation of Historic or Preservation Districts.

Section 45-2-221.01Designation of historic or preservation districts. The county commission may designate as a historic district any section of the county containing buildings designated by the Historic American Buildings Survey or any other recognized historic buildings survey, and having an overall atmosphere of architectural and historic distinction. In addition thereto, the county commission may also designate a second type of district to be known as a preservation district to preserve the distinctive architectural character of the county by recognizing neighborhoods that continue to grow and develop over the course of years and possess a unique character that merits recognition and protection. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §2.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.02 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.02 - Definitions.

Section 45-2-221.02Definitions. As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meanings or descriptions as provided herein unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Historic district" shall refer to any district designated as a historic district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to the terms of this part. A historic district shall meet at least one of the following criteria: a. The district is listed on the national and/or state registers; or b. The district shall contain a significant number of buildings that are 50 years or older; or c. The district shall contain buildings of distinct historical architectural character; or d. Is an area where significant personalities or events existed or occurred. (2) "Preservation district" shall refer to any district designated as a preservation district by the Baldwin County Commission pursuant to this part. A preservation district shall meet at least one of the following criteria: a. The district is a geographically definable urban or rural area which contains structures or sites or a combination thereof which have a special character, aesthetic interest or value, and represent one or more period(s) of styles of architecture typical of one or more era(s) of the history of the area constituting a visibly perceptible section of the municipality or county; or b. The district is an area with special character, design, or aesthetic value. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §3.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.03 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.03 - Requirements for Historic District Designation.

Section 45-2-221.03Requirements for historic district designation. Applicants shall meet requirements of subdivision (1) and one or more of the other following requirements in order to be considered for historic district designation: (1) At least 60 percent of the district property owners, which shall also consist of at least 60 percent of the property, shall petition the Baldwin County Commission for a historic district designation. (2) The buildings or district shall already be on the state and/or national register. (3) The historic district shall contain buildings or sites of historic importance. (4) The historic district shall contain buildings or sites with distinctive stylistic aesthetic or locational character which will likely be considered historical in the future. (5) The historic district shall contain buildings or sites exhibiting particular skilled examples of craftsmanship and design which are or will likely be considered historical in nature. (6) The historic district may have recommendations for designation by any federal, state, or other recognized survey of historic sites or structures. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §4.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.04 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.04 - Requirements for Preservation District Designation.

Section 45-2-221.04Requirements for preservation district designation. Applicants shall meet requirements of subdivision (1) and one or more of the other following requirements in order to be considered for preservation district designation: (1) At least 60 percent of the district property owners, which shall also consist of at least 60 percent of the property, shall petition the Baldwin County Commission for a preservation district designation. (2) Is a geographically definable urban or rural area which contains structures or sites or a combination thereof which have a special character, aesthetic interest or value, and represent one or more period(s) of styles of architecture typical of one or more era(s) of the history of the area constituting a visibly perceptible section of the municipality or county. (3) Recommendation for designation by any federal, state, or other recognized survey of historic sites or structures. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §5.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.05 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.05 - Application Form.

Section 45-2-221.05Application form. Applicants submitted for historic district or preservation district designation need be of no particular form, but shall contain the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. If applicant is a group or organization, include the name of the person who is to be contacted with respect to the application. (2) A written description of the proposed district, including present land use and general location, and of the structures and sites within the district, their condition, appearance, etc. (3) A map or other graphic description of the proposed district. (4) The legal description of the proposed district. (5) The historic, architectural, or other significance of the proposed district. (6) A one page petition for each property owner within the proposed district, whether the property owner signed in support or opposition or was nonresponsive to the petitioned cause. a. For the purpose of this part, each parcel of land is considered to have a single owner whether the parcel is owned by: An individual, a joint arrangement, a family unit, a partnership, a corporation, a religious or fraternal organization, or a government body. b. Each petition shall identify the property owner by name and shall list all property thusly owned by that property owner within the district by map and parcel number as maintained by the Baldwin County Tax Assessor. (7) A list of all land parcels within the district by map and parcel number, property owner name and address, and indication of support or opposition for the petitioned cause. (8) A survey of significant sites and structures within the district. (9) A list of national and/or state register designees. (10) A proposed plan of development, if any. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §6.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.06 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.06 - Enlargement of Designated District.

Section 45-2-221.06Enlargement of designated district. The county commission may vote to enlarge a designated historic district or preservation district if it determines that the best interest of the district and county would be served by such action and where the county commission has received an appropriate application. Applicants requesting enlargement of a district shall meet the requirements and follow the procedures set forth in this part for designation of the applicable type district. The geographical area of enlargement shall be contiguous to the existing district. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §7.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.07 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.07 - Rescission of District Designation.

Section 45-2-221.07Rescission of district designation. The county commission may vote to rescind the designation of a historic district or preservation district if it determines that compelling and substantial supportive reasons exist and that the best interest of the county and district would be served by such action. In arriving at a decision, the county commission shall consider information received with the application for rescission, information received at the time of the district, designation, and information received from both the public and Baldwin County Historic Development Commission. If the county commission denies the application for rescission of a district designation, that district shall remain as designated and no application for rescission will be permitted within the following period of four years. A decision to rescind the district designation will abolish that district in total, not in part. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §8.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.08 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.08 - Application for Rescission of District Designation.

Section 45-2-221.08Application for rescission of district designation. Applicants shall meet the following requirements in order for the county commission to consider rescission of a district designation: (1) Notification of the county commission and the Baldwin County Historic Development Commission by registered mail or by personal presentation to the county commission in a regularly scheduled county commission meeting of the intent to submit an application for rescission of a district designation. Notification shall precede solicitation of the signatures on petitions which request rescission of the district designation. (2) A percentage of district property owners not less than 70 percent shall petition the Baldwin County Commission for rescission of the designation. (3) Copies of the application containing the information as required in this part must be received by the county commission and Baldwin County Historic Development Commission within the six-month period following receipt of the required notification from the applicant. (4) If the completed application is not received by the county commission and Baldwin County Historic Development Commission within the prescribed six-month period, the issue will be considered dead and no application for rescission will be permitted within the following period of four years. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §9.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.09 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.09 - Form of Application for Rescission.

Section 45-2-221.09Form of application for rescission. Applications submitted for rescission of a historic district or preservation district designation need be of no particular form, but shall contain the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant. If applicant is a group or organization, include the name of the person who is to be contacted with respect to the application. (2) A written description of the district, including present land use and general location. (3) A written and detailed description of the reasons to be considered for rescission of the district designation. (4) A map or other graphic description of the district. (5) The legal description of the district. (6) A one page petition for each property owner within the district, whether the property owner signed in support or opposition or was nonresponsive to the petitioned cause. a. For the purpose of this part, each parcel of land is considered to have a single owner whether the parcel is owned by: An individual, a joint arrangement, a family unit, a partnership, a corporation, a religious or fraternal organization, or a government body. b. Each petition shall identify the property owner by name and shall list all property thusly owned by that property owner within the district by map and parcel number as maintained by the Baldwin County Tax Assessor. Each petition shall be dated on the date of signing. (7) A list of all land parcels within the district by map and parcel number, property owner name and address, and indication of support or opposition for the petitioned cause. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §10.)
AL Code § 45-2-221.10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 45 - Local Laws.|Chapter 2 - Baldwin County.|Article 22 - Parks, Historic Preservation, Museums, and Recreation.|Part 2 - Historic Districts.|Section 45-2-221.10 - Historic Development Commission.

Section 45-2-221.10Historic development commission. A historic development commission with the following membership, duties, and powers may be created by the county commission. (a) The commission shall be composed of no less than 11 members who shall be selected by the county commission in such a manner as to serve overlapping terms. Except for the first members, their terms shall be four years. (b) The commission shall operate under a constitution as adopted by the commission and approved by the county commission. (c) The commission shall have as its purposes: (1) The preservation and protection of buildings of historic and architectural value in the historic districts, as defined in Section 45-2-221.01, and the maintenance of the distinctive character of these districts; (2) the fostering and encouraging of the preservation, restoration, and utilization of buildings of historic and architectural value in the historic districts; and (3) the development and promotion of historic districts, as major tourist attractions of historic and economic value. (d) The commission shall have the power and authority in addition to all powers conferred on it by the general law: (1) To purchase, sell, contract to purchase, contract to sell, own, encumber, lease, mortgage, and insure real and personal property of all kinds and descriptions; (2) to request, solicit, and accept gifts, donations, pledges, fees, bequests, devises, loans, or appropriations from any source whatsoever; (3) to set up at such lawful depository or depositories within Baldwin County, as it may select, a "Revolving Fund for Historic Development" which shall be composed of the monies which may come into its hands from any source whatsoever and which shall be used for the furtherance of the objectives and purposes of the commission; and (4) the commission may employ such professional, office, technical, and other personnel as may be necessary or desirable for the carrying out in the most efficient manner of the purposes of such commission. (e) The commission shall constitute a nonprofit governmental agency whose funds shall be used exclusively for public purposes. Such commission shall have a tax exempt status, and the properties of the commission and the income therefrom, together with all leases, agreements, and contracts made by it shall be forever exempt from any and all taxation by the State of Alabama and any political subdivision thereof, including, but not limited to, income, admission, amusement, exercise, and ad valorem taxes. (f) It shall be the duty of the commission to exercise such powers as the commission shall deem necessary and fitting to carry out the above stated purposes. (Act 80-497, p. 769, §3; Act 89-960 p. 1897, §1.)