Table of Contents:

• Establishing
• Administration
  • Introduction: Part Two
  • What is an LHDC or LHPC?
    • The Legal Basis of HDCs & HPCs
    • HDCs & HPCs and the Law
  • Relevant Legislation: State
    • Historic District and Historic Properties Enabling Legislation
    • Public Records and the Freedom of Information Act
  • Relevant Legislation: Local
    • The Report of Study Committee
    • The Local Ordinance
    • Rules of Procedures local legis
  • Court Decisions
    • Court cases and their importance
  • Rules of Procedure
    • Commission Membership
    • Annual Reporting to CCT
    • Meetings
  • Certificates of Appropriateness
  • Timeline and Checklist
  • Amendments
  • Discretionary Powers
• Effective Commissions

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How to Administer an Historic District or Historic Property Commission:

How to be Legitimate

Please refer to the Table of Contents on the Right