Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1553 – Scope of preservation interest
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A preservation interest may forbid, limit or require any or all of the following acts which affect the historic property‘s special character or special historical, architectural or archaeological value: [PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
1. Exterior alterations. Exterior alterations of an historic property, including, but not limited to, maintenance, placement, removal or decoration;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1553
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Historic property: shall mean a structure, a plot of land which was the setting of an event or any combination of land and buildings, including the surrounding air space, which has a special historical, architectural or archaeological interest or value, and which is predominantly in its original, historical or natural conditions. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1551
- Preservation interest: shall mean a right created by a preservation agreement which may be in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant or condition which is held by a qualified holder and which pertains to preserving or restoring historic property. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 33 Sec. 1551
2. Interior alterations. Interior alterations of an historic property, including, but not limited to, maintenance, renovation, construction or decoration;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
3. Demolition and additions. Demolition of historic property, construction or placing of new buildings, additions, roads, signs, billboards or other advertising, utility poles or other structures, under, on or above the ground;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
4. Landscaping. Alteration, removal or destruction of trees, shrubs or other vegetation; or fixtures, including, but not limited to, ornamental ironwork, walls, walks, hitching posts and fences; or artifacts, including, but not limited to, historic or prehistoric relics, pottery or shards of pottery, tools, bottles or evidence of structural foundations;
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
5. Landfill. Dumping or placing of soil or other substance or material as landfill, or dumping or placing of trash, waste or unsightly or offensive materials; and
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
6. Other acts. Any other acts detrimental to the preservation of historic property.
[PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 389 (NEW).