R455-8. Preservation Easements  


R455-8-1. Scope and Applicability
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Purpose: to insure the adequate handling of preservation easements and their proper recording in accordance with Sections 9-8-503 and 9-8-504.


R455-8-2. Definitions
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Terms used in this rule are defined as:

1. "historical value" means a property on the State or National Register of Historic Places; and

2. "division" means the Division of State History or the Utah State Historical Society.


R455-8-3. Granting of an Easement to the Division
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A. The division may accept easements under the following conditions:

1. the property is on the National Register or State Register of Historic Places;

2. the easement will be recorded with the proper county recorder's office;

3. the preservation easement will prohibit demolition or alteration not in conformance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation;

4. the easement shall be in place for as long as the owner specifies but for no less than that required by IRS rule, if any;

5. the division shall acknowledge within 30 days acceptance or rejection of the easement.