Land Use & Zoning
A Mississippi city's 'historic preservation ordinance' designates a neighborhood as a historic district. Property owners in the district must:
APay a special historic preservation tax
BObtain certificates of appropriateness from the historic preservation commission before making exterior changes✓ Correct
CRestore their properties to original condition immediately
DSell their properties to the city if requested
Explanation
Properties in historic districts typically must obtain a 'certificate of appropriateness' (COA) from the local historic preservation commission before making exterior alterations, demolition, or new construction. This ensures changes are compatible with the district's historic character.
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