§ 62A-4. Historic site status.

A. 

Eligibility. Properties listed on the USR Inventory of Historic Sites are eligible either as historic structures or historic locations. The USR Inventory is based on the Bergen County Historic Sites Survey, 1984, revised 9/01 (with one or two exceptions, all properties listed were built before 1900). Other sites as determined by the HPC can be eligible, provided they are:

(1) 

Significant examples of an architectural style or period or architecture native to the area.

(2) 

Associated with important persons or groups.

(3) 

Important to cultural and historic heritage of the area.

B. 

Application. Owners of historic structures or historic locations may decline protection under this chapter in writing to the HPC, in which case the application shall be granted by the HPC.

C. 

Transfer of title. In the event there is a change in ownership or transfer of legal title to a property previously accorded, protection under this chapter, the new owner or transferee may accept or decline such protection. If an owner has declined protection under this chapter, a future owner of the property may apply for such protection.

D. 

Implications of historic site status. Historic Site Status does not:

(1) 

Require a home be open for tours.

(2) 

Restrict sale of property.

(3) 

Prohibit improvements or restoration provided they are compatible with the style of the historic building as determined by the HPC.

(4) 

Require approval of interior alterations.

(5) 

Require approval of ordinary repair or maintenance.