Land Use & Zoning

A Montana city's 'historic preservation ordinance' may require property owners in designated historic districts to:

ASell their property to the city at assessed value
BObtain approval for exterior alterations to maintain the historic character of the district✓ Correct
CRestore all buildings to their original condition within 5 years
DOnly rent properties—not sell them—in the historic district

Explanation

Historic preservation ordinances in Montana cities (like Missoula or Helena) may require property owners in designated historic districts to obtain approval (a certificate of appropriateness) before making exterior alterations, preserving the district's historic character.

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