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2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189t - Roberto Sánchez Vilella Government Center

(a) The Minillas Government Center, in the Santurce area, Municipality of San Juan, shall be named Roberto Sánchez Vilella Government Center.
(b) The Public Buildings Authority is hereby directed, together with the Department of Transportation and Public Works to take the measures needed for the corresponding inscriptions on the Government Center in accordance with the purposes of this section. For such inscription, twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) are hereby appropriated, chargeable to the Public Improvements Fund. The installation of inscription shall be completed not later than February 19, 2004, so that the unveiling of the same coincides with the former Governor’s birthday. It is further directed that a bust or sculpture honoring Don Roberto Sánchez Vilella be prepared and installed.
History —Jan. 8, 2004, No. 19, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189u - José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum of Puerto Rico

(a) It is hereby provided that the Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, shall designate the new coliseum located in the Hato Rey sector of the Municipality of San Juan as the “Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot”.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this section.
History —Mar. 11, 2004, No. 77, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189v - Theodore Roosevelt Community School

(a) The building which houses the Theodore Roosevelt Community School located in the Municipality of Mayagüez is hereby declared to be a historic monument.
(b) The Planning Board, in coordination with and the advice of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the Commonwealth Office of Historic Preservation, shall take the steps needed to faithfully comply with the provisions of this section and shall include the Theodore Roosevelt Community School located in the Municipality of Mayagüez in its list of Historic Sites and Places, pursuant to the provisions of the laws in effect and Regulation No. 5 of Historic Sites and Places.
(c) The Department of Education, with the advice of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, shall install a commemorative plaque allusive to said designation not later than six (6) months after the approval of this act.
History —June 11, 2004, No. 146, §§ 1—3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189w - San Miguel Arcángel Church

(a) The structure where the San Miguel Arcángel Parish Church in the Municipality of Cabo Rojo is located, is hereby designated as a historical landmark.
(b) The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the Planning Board shall take the necessary measures to comply faithfully with this section.
History —June 18, 2004, No. 150, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189x - Lila Mayoral Building

(a) The new main building of the Department of the Family located at 306 Avenida Barbosa in Hato Rey is hereby named after the distinguished former First Lady of Puerto Rico, Lila Mayoral, in recognition of her outstanding charitable and social work in benefit of all our people.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Aug. 19, 2004, No. 215, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189y - Don Desiderio Méndez-Rodríguez Building

(a) To order that the building where the elementary school of the Barrio Maizales in Naguabo is located be named after Don Desiderio Méndez-Rodríguez.
(b) Compliance with what is established in § 180 of this title, part of the Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Act is hereby excluded from this section.
History —Sept. 15, 2004, No. 311, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189z - Monument to the Unknown Soldier

(a) The following terms shall have [the] meaning expressed below:
(1) Monument.— National Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
(2) Advocate.— The Veterans Advocate.
(3) Park.— Passive Recreation Park.
(4) Regulations.— The regulations to be adopted by the Board for the custody and conservation of the National Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
(5) Committee.— Advisory Committee appointed by the Veterans Advocate.
(6) Board.— Board for the custody and conservation of the National Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
(b) The Monument to the Unknown Soldier, located in an area of close to two acres of land in the Barrio Susúa Baja, PR #2, Km. 3.0 in the Municipality of Yauco, is hereby declared to be a National Monument of Puerto Rico.
(c) The municipality of Yauco shall be the title holder of the property and the latter shall be in the custody of the Board. The Board shall be in charge of the custody of the Monument and of the facilities thereof. The municipality of Yauco is hereby directed to surveying and to taking the corresponding administrative action for this purpose. The Property Registry of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to make the corresponding registration in the name of the municipality of Yauco.
The Board shall be in charge of the administration, custody and conservation of the Monument and the facilities thereof. The Board shall adopt the regulations needed for the protection, use and enjoyment of the Monument and the facilities thereof.
(d) Facilities to be used exclusively for the passive recreation of the citizens according to the regulations adopted by the Board may be established in the land where the Monument is located.
(e) The Board shall be constituted by a representative from each of the veterans’ organizations of Yauco that are recognized by the United States Congress and that have [an] office in Yauco, as certified by the Veterans’ Advocate; by the Mayor of Yauco, the Veterans’ Advocate and a representative of the public interest who shall be nominated by the veterans’ organizations and confirmed by the Municipal Legislature of Yauco. The office of chairperson of the Board shall rotate on an annual basis and shall always be held by a veteran.
(f) For the conservation of the Monument, the municipality shall use those Commonwealth and federal contributions to be appropriated, in addition to a reasonable item to be set aside in its budget for the continuous maintenance of the monument and the facilities thereof. The municipality may also receive donations from private entities, which shall be deposited into a special account or fund to be created to be used exclusively for the maintenance, conservation, and administration of the Monument.
History —Sept. 16, 2004, No. 347, §§ 2–7; Aug. 1, 2008, No. 144, §§ 1–5.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189aa - First Lutheran Church

(a) The First Lutheran Church located at No. 75 Barbosa Avenue of the Municipality of Cataño is hereby declared a historic monument.
(b) The Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, in coordination with the Municipality of Cataño shall take the necessary measures for the faithful compliance of the provisions of this section, as set [forth] in §§ 178 et seq. of this title. Furthermore, the First Lutheran Church shall also be included in the list of historic sites and places, pursuant to the provisions of the laws and regulations in effect.
(c) The Land Authority, with the advice of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall install a commemorative plaque alluding to said designation no later than six (6) months [following] the effectiveness of this act.
History —Sept. 17, 2004, No. 382, §§ 1—3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189bb - Don Guillermo Rodríguez-Benítez Building

(1) To direct the Public Buildings and Highways Naming Commission of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture to designate the new headquarters of the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, in the Hato Rey sector of the Municipality of San Juan with the name of the outstanding Puerto Rican, banker and industrialist, Guillermo Rodríguez-Benítez.
(2) The Public Buildings and Highways Naming Commission shall take the necessary steps to comply with the provisions established herein.
History —Sept. 22, 2004, No. 407, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189cc - Urban center area of Vega Baja

(a) The urban center area of the city of Vega Baja is hereby declared to be a Historical Zone of Puerto Rico, which shall comprise the following perimeter: to the west, Luis Muñoz Rivera Street at both sides, from its intersection with José Julián Acosta Street (including 70 José Julián Acosta Building) to the intersection with Betances Street continuing at the south on the east side of Luis Muñoz Rivera Street to Ramón Baldorioty de Castro Street with Luis Muñoz Rivera Street and Eugenio María de Hostos Street (north side), including, south Ramón Baldorioty de Castro Street, the Rafael Cano Llovio Building (Old Tobacco Factory) and the Masons Lodge. To the east, the limit of the historical zone includes the west side of Eugenio María de Hostos Street from Ramón Baldorioty de Castro Street to the intersection with José Julián Acosta Street.
To the north, the limit of the historical zone is demarcated by the buildings of north José Julián Acosta Street from the Eugenio María de Hostos Street intersection to the Luis Muñoz Rivera Street intersection. The buildings comprised within the limits of the José Gualberto Padilla Elementary School, the building denominated Brígida Alvarez (currently the Urban Middle School, originally a High School), the Old Jesús Armaiz Hospital area, and the Old Train Station, shall be considered as an [integrated] part of the historical zone and as satellites thereof.
(b) It is hereby provided that in any urban development or improvement plan projected for the zone or which may be projected in the future, the prominently historical nature of the zone be preserved as well as the combination of constructive and spatial styles and characteristics which make it unique.
(c) It is hereby provided that the Code of Regulations Number 5 on Historical Sites and Zones shall be in effect in the historical zone hereby designated from the time [this] act takes effect. The same shall be complemented with the special zoning norms of the zone, when these are prepared and approved.
(d) Those taxation measures and incentives provided by laws in effect for the Historical Zone shall be applied, as well as those that the Municipality of Vega Baja may provide according to its capabilities, in order to promote the protection, revitalization and improvement of the Historical Zone declared herein.
(e) Any determination of the Permit Management Office or of the Municipality of Vega Baja shall conform to Planning Code of Regulations Number 5, with the proposed Area Plan, and with the special policy that applies.
(f) Any project that affects the Historical Zone may be revised by request of interested parties, through recourse of appeal presented before the Construction and Land Plotting Board of Appeals.
History —Nov. 1, 2004, No. 553, §§ 1—6.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189dd - Urban area of the capital city of San Juan

(a) The urban area of the Capital City of San Juan historically known as Miramar and other adjacent sectors comprised in its perimeter that abuts, to the North, by Baldorioty de Castro Expressway and the Condado Lagoon; to the East, by Cerra Street on both sides; to the South, by Marginal, Central, and Villaverde Streets and Baldorioty Boulevard; and to the West, by Baldorioty Boulevard, is hereby declared as a Historical Zone of Puerto Rico. The demarcation of this Zone shall be made official through a plan to be prepared by the Planning Board that shall clearly illustrate the lots and structures included in this designation, which shall occur not later than four (4) months after the approval of this act.
(b) The structures built after the second half of the past century shall be excluded from this designation, with the exception of those that are expressly included by the Planning Board, upon consultation with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the owners of the affected structures, the Commonwealth Historic Conservation Office and the Municipality of San Juan. The Planning Board may likewise exclude structures built before the beginning of the second half of the past century, upon consultation with the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the Commonwealth Historic Conservation Office, the owners of the affected structures, and the Municipality of San Juan.
(c) The Puerto Rico Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture are hereby directed to develop in effective coordination with the Municipal Government of San Juan, the Commonwealth Historic Conservation Office, and any other pertinent body of the Central Government, a plan for the rescue, revitalization and valuation of the zone designated hereby as historic, taking into consideration the integrity of its urban ambiance and its sense of community. The Municipality of San Juan may adopt planning and conservation standards for the urban area of Miramar that are in harmony with the regulations and the plans adopted by the Board and the Institute. The standards, as well as the plans shall be applicable to the structures included as well as to those excluded from the historic zone.
(d) It is hereby provided that any urban development or improvement that has been projected or may be projected in the future for the historic zone provided in subsection (a) of this section, shall preserve its eminently residential nature and its architectural personality. Any law or regulation that is incompatible with this section is hereby repealed, to the extent of said incompatibility.
History —Mar. 15, 2005, No. 3, §§ 1—4; June 25, 2010, No. 69, § 1.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ee - Vicente Morales Lebrón Tunnel

(a) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission is hereby directed to name the tunnel network project which shall connect the Municipalities of Maunabo and Yabucoa after Vicente Morales-Lebrón.
(b) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission shall take the necessary steps to comply with the provisions of this section without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —June 11, 2005, No. 18, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ff - Angel Miguel Candelario Arce Detour

(a) The Public Buildings and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to name the new South Detour of the Municipality of Peñuelas after Angel Miguel Candelario Arce.
(b) Once this act has been approved, the Department of State shall notify the Public Buildings and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico so it may conduct the pertinent administrative procedures.
(c) The Public Buildings and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the measures needed to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Aug. 25, 2005, No. 78, §§ 1—3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189gg - Pedro Ruberté Robles Bridge

(a) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission is hereby directed to name the bridge over the Tallaboa River located in the Municipality of Peñuelas after Pedro Ruberté Robles.
(b) Once approved, the Department of State shall give notice of this section to the Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to carry out the pertinent administrative procedures.
(c) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary steps to give compliance to the provisions of this section without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Sept. 22, 2005, No. 115, §§ 1—3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189hh - Don Enrique A. Laguerre Asylum

(a) The Antiguo Asilo de Beneficiencia, present seat of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, located in Old San Juan is hereby named after Don Enrique A. Laguerre in recognition to his transcendental contribution to our people.
(b) Once approved, the Department of State shall notify the Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico so that it may carry out the pertinent administrative procedures.
History —Sept. 26, 2005, No. 122, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ii - Casa Manresa

(a) The building that houses the oldest spiritual [retreat] institution in Puerto Rico, Casa Manresa, located in the municipality of Aibonito, is hereby declared to be a historic monument.
(b) The Planning Board, in coordination with and the advice of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and the Commonwealth Office of Historic Preservation, shall take the steps needed to faithfully comply with the provisions of this section and shall include the oldest spiritual [retreat] institution, Casa Manresa, in its list of historic sites and places, pursuant to the provisions of the legislation and regulations in effect.
History —Dec. 12, 2005, No. 148, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189jj - Gregorio Durán-Vélez Detour

(a) The public road currently known as Southeast Detour in the Municipality of Villalba is hereby designated as “Gregorio Durán-Vélez”, in recognition of his transcendental contribution to said town.
(b) Once approved, the Department of State shall notify the same to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Buildings and Roads Naming Commission and to the Department of Transportation and Public Works in order for the pertinent administrative procedures to be carried out.
History —Jan. 18, 2006, No. 9, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189kk - Graciela Rivera Triangular Park

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Structure and Highway Naming Commission of the Institure of Puerto Rican Culture of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is hereby directed to name the Triangular Park of Aurora Street in the Municipality of Ponce after Graciela Rivera.
History —Jan. 27, 2006, No. 40, § 1.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ll - Miguel Angel García Méndez Avenue

(a) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to name Road No. one hundred ten (110), from Road No. two (2) south up to the access of “Gate 5” of the old Ramey Base as “Avenida Miguel Angel García Méndez”.
(b) In compliance with §§ 178 et seq. of this title, the Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary steps to comply with the provisions of this section.
History —May 26, 2006, No. 107, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189mm - Ramón García-Santiago Government Center

(a) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to name the Yauco Government Center after the illustrious Puerto Rican, Atty. Ramón “Moncho” García-Santiago.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby exempted from the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title. However, the Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, in conjunction with the Municipal Government of Yauco, are entrusted with the task of taking the actions needed to implement the provisions of this section.
History —July 21, 2006, No. 130, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189nn - Don Delfín Benítez House

(a) The house of Don Delfín Benítez in the Municipality of Loíza, is hereby declared as a site of historical interest for its conservation, use and enjoyment by the People of Puerto Rico.
(b) The Planning Board, the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, and the Municipality of Loíza shall take the necessary measures for ensuring full compliance with this legislation.
History —Sept. 1, 2006, No. 181, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189oo - Luis Antonio “Wito” Morales-Crespo Recreational Area

(a) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission is hereby directed to name the present Recreational Area of the Cerillos State Forest of the Municipality of Ponce after Luis Antonio “Wito” Morales-Crespo.
(b) The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Dec. 12, 2006, No. 262, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189pp - Father Francisco Larrán Bridge

(a) To name the Minillas Valle de San Germán bridge after Father Francisco Larrán in commemoration of his excellent accomplishments in the service of religion, and so that present and future generations may remember his legacy to humanity and to social justice.
(b) The Department of Public Works of the Municipality of San Germán shall post signs along the road described in subsection (a) of this section according to the provisions of this section. The municipality of San Germán is hereby exempted from complying with the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Act”.
History —Dec. 13, 2006, No. 264, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189qq - Doña Emelina Galloza-Pérez Health Center

(a) The medical-hospital facilities known as the Health Center located at Muñoz-Rivera Street in the municipality of Aguas Buenas, are hereby named after the distinguished lady Doña Emelina Galloza-Pérez, in recognition of her outstanding civic, social and health-related achievements, as well as her commendable efforts directed towards improving the quality of life of the Puerto Rican people, particularly in her community.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the measures needed to give compliance to the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Dec. 22, 2006, No. 281, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189rr - Emilio E. Huyke-Colón Sports Avenue

(a) The Public Structure and Highway Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to designate the public highway currently known as the Río Hondo Connecting Expressway (PR-5), which traverses the Municipality of Bayamón, with the name “Emilio E. Huyke-Colón Sports Avenue”.
(b) The Public Structure and Highway Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance of the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Dec. 26, 2006, No. 298, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ss - Santiago “Chago” Rosario-Quiñones Sports Complex

(a) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico [is hereby authorized] to name the sports complex located at Barriada Guaydía of Guayanilla after Santiago “Chago” Rosario-Quiñones and to post signs with that name.
(b) Once approved, the Department of State shall notify this fact to the Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico so it may conduct the pertinent administrative procedures.
(c) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the measures needed to give faithful compliance to the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Feb. 3, 2007, No. 6, §§ 1–3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189tt - Israel Rolón-Nieves Police Station

(a) [It is directed that] the Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Government of Puerto Rico designate the Commonwealth Police Station of the Municipality of Naranjito with the name of Israel Rolón-Nieves.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary steps to comply with the provisions of this section.
History —Feb. 15, 2007, No. 10, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189uu - Professor Julio César Ortiz García Amphitheater

(a) The Amphitheater of the “Antonio Paoli” Specialized Free School of Music of Caguas is hereby named after the distinguished professor Julio César Ortiz García, in recognition of his fruitful and productive career as a Puerto Rican musician, music professor, school director, and collaborator and mentor of several generations who have honored and contributed with their talent to the local and international artistic and musical milieu in Puerto Rico.
(b) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the measures needed to comply with the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —Mar. 30, 2007, No. 28, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189vv - Hydroelectric Plants—Declaration

(a) The hydroelectric plants in the Municipality of Isabela are hereby declared as historic monuments.
(b) The Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall take the necessary steps to give faithful and strict compliance to this legislation.
History —May 4, 2007, No. 42, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ww - John Paul II Expressway

(a) The section of the De Diego Expressway from the connector of Plaza Las Américas to the Buchanan toll plaza is hereby designated with the name John Paul II, to commemorate his visit and his life so that present and future generations can remember his legacy of peace, harmony, tolerance and social justice.
(b) The Secretary of Transportation and Public Works shall post a sign in the above described section pursuant to the provisions of this section. The Secretary is hereby exempted from complying with the provisions contained in §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission Act”.
History —July 10, 2007, No. 57, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189xx - Salvador “Chiry” Vasallo-Ruiz Road

(a) The stretch of Road PR-10 from the Municipality of Ponce to the boundary of the Municipality of Adjuntas, is hereby designated with the name Salvador “Chiry” Vasallo-Ruiz.
(b) The Secretary of Transportation and Public Works shall place a sign on said stretch of Road PR-10 described in subsection (a) of this section pursuant to the provisions of this section. The Secretary is exempted from compliance with the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission Act”.
History —July 13, 2007, No. 69, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189yy - Ramón Quiñónez-Pacheco Elementary School—Historic monument

(a) The building which houses the Ramón Quiñónez-Pacheco Elementary School, the first seat of the University of Puerto Rico located in the Municipality of Fajardo, is hereby declared to be a historic monument.
(b) The Planning Board, in coordination with and with the advice of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, shall take the measures needed to faithfully comply with the provisions of this section and shall include the Ramón Quiñónez-Pacheco Elementary School, the first seat of the University of Puerto Rico, in its list of Historic Sites and Places, pursuant to the provisions of the applicable legislation and regulations.
(c) The Commonwealth Historic Preservation Office shall have the Ramón Quiñónez-Pacheco Elementary School, the first seat of the University of Puerto Rico, within its jurisdiction and shall take the measures needed so that the school be included in the National Register of Historic Places in Washington, D.C. and thus be able to benefit from federal funds for this type of property.
History —Aug. 4, 2007, No. 101, §§ 1–3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189zz - Martín Peña Bridge—Historic landmark

(a) The Martín Peña Bridge located at Road Number 25, known as Ponce de León Avenue between Hato Rey and Santurce in the Municipality of San Juan, is hereby designated as a historic landmark.
(b) The Secretary of Transportation and Public Works, the President of the Planning Board, the Executive Director of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture, the Asociación Pro Parada 27, Inc., and the Municipality of San Juan shall jointly coordinate a proper event on the occasion of such official designation.
(c) The Planning Board shall include the Martín Peña Bridge in the Register of Historic Landmark Sites and Zones, pursuant to Regulation Number 5 of September 5, 2002, as amended, entitled “Regulations for the Designation, Register and Conservation of Historic Zones and Sites of Puerto Rico”.
(d) The Department of Transportation and Public Works shall conserve and maintain the Martín Peña Bridge for the present and future generations, pursuant to the regulations to [such] effect.
History —Aug. 15, 2007, No. 110, §§ 1–4.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189aaa - Carmelo Pérez-Rivera Government Center

(a) The Government Center of the Municipality of Isabela is hereby designated with the name of Carmelo Pérez-Rivera.
(b) The Administrator of the Government Center shall place a sign at the building described in subsection (a) of this section in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Administrator is hereby exempted from compliance with the provisions contained in §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Act”.
(c) The expenses to be incurred for the signage of the building may be defrayed with private, municipal, commonwealth or federal contributions.
History —Oct. 26, 2007, No. 150, §§ 1–3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189bbb - Don Roberto González-Vázquez Veterans Home

(a) To request the Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture to designate the Veterans Home located in the Municipality of Juana Díaz with the name of Don Roberto González-Vázquez in acknowledgement of his significant contribution and valuable efforts to improve the quality of life of thousands of Puerto Rican men and women veterans, as well as of the veterans who reside in Puerto Rico.
(b) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission shall take the necessary measures to ensure compliance with the provisions of this section.
History —Nov. 9, 2007, No. 164, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ccc - Vicente Meléndez-Borges Fire Station

(a) [It is hereby provided] that the Fire Station of the municipality of Santa Isabel be name after Vicente Meléndez-Borges, an outstanding public officer.
(b) Upon its approval, the Department of State shall notify the Government of Puerto Rico Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission for it to conduct the pertinent administrative procedures.
History —Dec. 14, 2007, No. 205, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ddd - Tomás Bonilla Feliciano Diagnosis and Treatment Center

(a) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to designate the Diagnosis and Treatment Center (C.D.T., Spanish acronym) of the Municipality of Rincón with the name of “Tomás Bonilla Feliciano”, in recognition of his praiseworthy work as legislator.
(b) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
(c) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall expedite the process for the celebration of a formal public act for said naming on the date agreed upon with the Municipal Legislature of Rincón.
History —Jan. 23, 2008, No. 1, §§ 1–3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189eee - Félix Joglar Rosa Volleyball Sports Complex

(a) The volleyball sports complex located in the Cupey area is hereby named the “Félix Joglar Rosa Volleyball Sports Complex”, so as to perpetuate the excellent sports and social contributions the honoree has made throughout the years.
(b) The Secretary of Sports and Recreation shall post a sign at the complex described in subsection (a) of this section pursuant to the provisions of this section. The Secretary is exempted from complying with the provisions contained in §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission Act”.
History —Feb. 14, 2008, No. 6, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189fff - Ermita Espinar Ruins

(a) The Ermita Espinar Ruins in the Municipality of Aguada are hereby declared a historic monument.
(b) The Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall take the necessary steps for the faithful and strict compliance with this section. The Planning Board shall include the Ermita Espinar Ruins in the Municipality of Aguada in the Register of Historic Landmark Sites and Zones, pursuant to Section 3.2 of Planning Regulation No. 5, and shall identify the site as a Historic Site in the corresponding zoning map.
History —May 30, 2008, No. 76, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ggg - Fernando “Nando” Otero Sánchez Highway

(a) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is hereby directed to designate the PR Road 149, better known as Manatí Highway, from the Km 0.0 of Road #2 to the Km 12.3 in Ciales, with the name of Fernando “Nando” Otero Sánchez.
(b) The Structures and Public Highways Naming Commission of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this section, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
History —June 16, 2008, No. 91, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189hhh - Ismael “Chavalillo” Delgado Coliseum

(a) To designate the new Coliseum of the Municipality of Aguada with the name of Ismael “Chavalillo” Delgado, and to exempt said designation from the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission Act”.
(b) The Municipal Government of the town of Aguada shall give the name of Ismael “Chavalillo” Delgado to the new coliseum, in accordance with the provisions of this section. The Municipality of Aguada is hereby exempted from compliance with the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission Act” for the purposes of the designation required in subsection (a) of this section.
History —June 30, 2008, No. 103, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189iii - Nelson Alers González Basketball Court

(a) To designate the basketball court of Guayabo ward, Casualidad sector of the municipality of Aguada with the name of Nelson Alers González, and to exempt said designation from the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission”.
(b) The municipal government of the town of Aguada shall place a sign with the name of Nelson Alers González in the basketball court, pursuant to the provisions of this section. The municipality of Aguada is exempted from compliance with the provisions contained in §§ 178 et seq. of this title, known as the “Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission”, for the purposes of the designation required ins subsection (a) of this section.
History —Aug. 1, 2008, No. 145, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189jjj - Luís A. “Pucho” Santana Marrero (RIP)

(a) To designate the basketball court of the community school of Rayos Guaras ward of the municipality of Sabana Grande with the name of Luís A. “Pucho” Santana Marrero (RIP).
(b) The Secretary of the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall place a sign with said name at the basketball court described in subsection (a) of this section pursuant to the provisions of this section.
History —Aug. 1, 2008, No. 146, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189kkk - Aguada Town Hall Historical Monument

(a) The town hall of the municipality of Aguada is hereby declared a historical monument.
(b) The Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall take the necessary measures to give faithful and strict compliance to this section. The Planning Board shall include the town hall in the Puerto Rico Historical Sites, in accordance with Section 3.2 of the Planning Regulation No. 5, and shall identify the place as a historic site in the corresponding zoning map.
History —Aug. 7, 2008, No. 187, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189lll - San Francisco de Asís Parish Historical Monument

(a) The San Francisco de Asís Parish, located in the urban center of the municipality of Aguada, is hereby declared [a] historic[al] monument.
(b) The Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall take the necessary measures for the faithful and strict compliance of this section. The Planning Board shall include the San Francisco de Asís Parish in the Puerto Rico Historic Sites and Zones Register, pursuant to Section 3.2 of Planning Regulation No. 5 and shall identify the place as a historic site in the corresponding zoning map.
History —Aug. 7, 2008, No. 188, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189mmm - Old Train Station Historical Monument

(a) The Old Train Station, [currently] the Aguada’s Agricultural Museum [in] the Municipality of Aguada, is hereby declared a historic[al] monument.
(b) The Planning Board and the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture shall take the necessary measures for the faithful and strict compliance of this section. The Planning Board shall include the Old Train Station, [currently] the Aguada’s Agricultural Museum, in the Puerto Rico Historic Sites and Zones Register, pursuant to Section 3.2 of Planning Regulation No. 5 and shall identify the place as a historic site in the corresponding zoning map.
History —Aug. 7, 2008, No. 189, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189nnn - Iris L. Alameda Martínez Wildlife Refuge

(a) The Wildlife Refuge in Boquerón is designated with the name of Iris L. Alameda Martínez, in recognition to the contribution made by this public servant to the conservation of said natural resource.
(b) The Public Structures and Highways Naming Commission is hereby exempted from the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
(c) The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources shall carry out the necessary actions in order to implement the provisions of this section.
History —Aug. 9, 2008, No. 233, §§ 1–3.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ooo - Rafael (Churumba) Cordero-Santiago Beltway

(a) To direct the Public Structure and Highway Naming Commission of the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture to name Road PR-9 (Beltway) of Ponce after Rafael (Churumba) Cordero-Santiago, without being subject to the provisions of §§ 178 et seq. of this title.
(b) Upon approval, the Department of State shall notify the Highways and Transportation Authority, in order for the pertinent administrative procedures to be conducted.
History —Aug. 13, 2008, No. 256, §§ 1, 2.
2023 Laws of Puerto Rico › TITLE TWENTY-THREE - Public Planning and Development (§§ 1 — 11273) › PART I - Public Planning (§§ 1 — 229ccc) › Chapter 7 - Historic Zones, Buildings, and Monuments (§§ 161 — 190uu) › § 189ppp - Raymond Dalmau-Pérez Municipal Coliseum

(a) To name the new municipal coliseum of Quebradillas after the former basketball player, Raymond Dalmau-Pérez, for his extraordinary contribution to sports in Puerto Rico at the national and international level.
(b) A copy of this section shall be distributed to the communication media of the Island for its corresponding diffusion.
History —Aug. 13, 2008, No. 264, §§ 1, 2.