2009 Iowa Code
Title 8 - Transportation
Subtitle 1 - Highways and Waterways
CHAPTER 303 - DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
303.20 - DEFINITIONS.

        303.20  DEFINITIONS.
         As used in this subchapter of this chapter, unless the context
      otherwise requires:
         1.  "Area of historical significance" means contiguous pieces
      of property of no greater area than one hundred sixty acres under
      diverse ownership which:
         a.  Are significant in American history, architecture,
      archaeology and culture, and
         b.  Possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials,
      skill, feeling and association, and
         c.  Are associated with events that have been a significant
      contribution to the broad patterns of our history, or
         d.  Are associated with the lives of persons significant in
      our past, or
         e.  Embody the distinctive characteristics of a type; period;
      method of construction; represent the work of a master; possess high
      artistic values; represent a significant and distinguishable entity
      whose components may lack individual distinction.
         f.  Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information
      important in prehistory or history.
         2.  "Commission" is the five-person body, elected by the
      registered voters in the historical preservation district from
      persons living in the district for the purpose of administering this
      subchapter of this chapter.
         3.  "District" means a historical preservation district
      established under this subchapter of this chapter.
         4.  "Department" means the department of cultural affairs.
         5.  "Exterior features" means the architectural style, general
      design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other
      structure, including the kind and texture of the building material
      and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs
      and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising
      sign, "exterior features" means the style, material, size and
      location of the sign.
         6.  "Property owner" means an individual or corporation who is
      the owner of real estate for taxation purposes.  

         Section History: Early Form

         [C77, 79, 81, § 303.20; 82 Acts, ch 1238, § 14] 

         Section History: Recent Form

         86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1315; 95 Acts, ch 67, §53
         Referred to in § 303.33, 303.34, 427.16