Post by Logan on Apr 1, 2016 0:43:28 GMT -6
Herbert signs legislation that could impede local historic districts
Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law Wednesday legislation that could make the formation of local historic districts more difficult.
The bill, HB223, was aimed at Salt Lake City but applies statewide. It takes effect immediately.
The law mandates that 33 percent of property owners must agree to put a defined local historic district to a vote. It also holds that more than 50 percent of all property owners — rather than just participating voters — would have to vote yes to create a local historic district.
In 2012, the Salt Lake City Council crafted an ordinance that required at least 15 percent of property owners in a designated area to agree to put a proposed local historic district to a vote. A simple majority of 51 percent of participating voters would determine whether the area received the designation.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3726261-155/herbert-signs-legislation-that-could-impede
Gov. Gary Herbert signed into law Wednesday legislation that could make the formation of local historic districts more difficult.
The bill, HB223, was aimed at Salt Lake City but applies statewide. It takes effect immediately.
The law mandates that 33 percent of property owners must agree to put a defined local historic district to a vote. It also holds that more than 50 percent of all property owners — rather than just participating voters — would have to vote yes to create a local historic district.
In 2012, the Salt Lake City Council crafted an ordinance that required at least 15 percent of property owners in a designated area to agree to put a proposed local historic district to a vote. A simple majority of 51 percent of participating voters would determine whether the area received the designation.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/news/3726261-155/herbert-signs-legislation-that-could-impede