GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 151.001 LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.

   Whereas the legislature of the state has determined that the historical, architectural, archaeological, paleontological and cultural heritage of this state is among its most important assets, it is hereby declared to be the purpose of this chapter to authorize the city to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation, to promote the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of this city. The city adopts this chapter pursuant to the authority of SDCL ch. 1-19B and by incorporating provisions therefrom in this chapter.

(1992 Code, § 19.5-1) (Ord. 14-86, passed 2-10-1986)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

§ 151.015 CREATED.

   Pursuant to authority granted to the city in SDCL 1-19B-2, there is hereby created a historic preservation commission for the city. The historic preservation commission will be referred to as the Sioux Falls board of historic preservation, referred to in this subchapter as the board.

(1992 Code, § 19.5-7) (Ord. 14-86, passed 2-10-1986; Ord. 21-87, passed 4-6-1987)

§ 151.016 COMPOSITION.

   The board shall consist of not less than five nor more than ten members who shall be appointed by the mayor for a term of three years with due regard to proper representation of the fields as history, architecture, urban planning, archaeology and law.

(1992 Code, § 19.5-8) (Ord. 14-86, passed 2-10-1986; Ord. 26-99, passed 3-1-1999)

§ 151.017 VACANCIES.

   Any vacancy in the membership of the board shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as for appointment.

(1992 Code, § 19.5-9) (Ord. 14-86, passed 2-10-1986)