Section 87.304 - Regulation of historic property in floodplains(1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) "Historic property" means any building, structure or object that is any of the following: 1. Individually listed on the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places.2. Included in a district which is listed on the national register of historic places in Wisconsin and has been determined by the state historical society to contribute to the historic significance of the district.3. Individually listed on the list of locally designated historic places under s. 44.45.(b) "National register of historic places in Wisconsin" has the meaning given in s. 44.31(5).(2) TREATMENT OF HISTORIC PROPERTY.(a) The department shall by rule promulgate procedures for use by cities, villages and counties in doing all of the following:1. Issuing variances to floodplain zoning ordinances that will be consistent with 44 CFR 60.6 but that will allow repair or rehabilitation of historic properties in floodplains to the maximum extent feasible.2. Providing sufficient measures for public safety and protection for property in floodplains.(b) The rules promulgated under par. (a) may include different procedures for floodway and flood-fringe areas.