Land Use & Zoning
Newport's mansion districts are subject to historic preservation requirements because:
ANewport requires all homes to be painted in historic colors
BThe Gilded Age mansions are historically significant structures whose exterior alterations require review to preserve their character✓ Correct
CHistoric designation prevents all property sales
DThe state of Rhode Island owns the mansions
Explanation
Newport's Gilded Age mansions (and other historic structures) are often listed on the National Register of Historic Places or within local historic districts. Owners seeking to alter exteriors must obtain approval from historic district commissions to preserve historic character.
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