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.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-2-221.09

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
(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.
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