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Bill to require owner consent for most landmark designations draws sharp debate
Summary
House Bill 1576 would generally prohibit cities and code cities from designating properties as historic landmarks without owner consent for properties less than 40 years old, with some exceptions; witnesses for and against debated effects on housing and preservation.
House Bill 1576 would bar cities and code cities from designating a property as a historic landmark if the property is less than 40 years old or if the designation would restrict use, alteration or demolition and the owner’s written consent has not been obtained, committee staff said.
The bill includes several carved‑out exceptions and changes from an earlier Senate version: it would not affect historic-landmark designations made before the bill’s effective date; designations within locally established historic districts or properties more than 100 years old would be exempt from the owner‑consent requirement;…
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