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.; _, <br /> i F. CEMETERIES and ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES <br /> 2 Like other distinctive site features of a landmark property, the visual character of a <br /> 3 cemetery and its historic link to the site should be preserved. For the protection, <br /> 4 maintenance, and repair of cemeteries follow the guidelines for the respective <br /> 5 materials and features. (See list of contacts for state regulations regarding <br /> 6 cemeteries, in Appendix F.) <br /> 7 <br /> Archaeological features may include foundation stones or <br /> pier supports from previous building features, old wells, <br /> cisterns, privies, walkways or refuse piles. Analysis of <br /> � �� ��� � archaeological features and artifacts found at historic sites <br /> j ` =�, � can often yield information about the past inhabitants that , <br /> * � = '" ; is not obtainable from written records. The best way to j <br /> � ° preserve archaeological resources is to leave them ' <br /> undisturbed. Whenever site terrain is altered through <br /> � � � �' ����"�`°��� ` "°��= grading, excavation, or new construction, archaeological <br /> 17 resources are endangered. A professional archaeologist can assist in determining <br /> 18 whether a proposed site change will disturb significant archaeological resources. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 <br /> 21 DESIGN STANDARDS for Cemeteries and Archaeological Features <br /> 22 <br /> 23 II-F-1. Retain and preserve historic cemeteries including any visual characteristics of the <br /> 24 cemetery, such as a stone wall, that contribute to the overall historic character of <br /> 25 the landmark site. <br /> 26 <br /> 2� II-F-2. Maintain and protect cemetery features through traditional methods of repair and <br /> 28 appropriate pruning of plantings. Repair deteriorated cemetery site features <br /> 29 through traditional methods of repair and appropriate pruning of plantings. <br /> 30 <br /> 31 II-F-3. Replace deteriorated or missing cemetery site features such as benches, fences, <br /> 32 walls, grave markers, pathways, and plantings with new features that are <br /> 33 compatible with the historic character of the cemetery and the landmark site. <br /> 34 (Applicants should have documentation to authenticate missing features.) <br /> 35 <br /> 36 II-F-4. Locate new site features and planting in ways that maintain or enhance the historic <br /> 3� character of the cemetery and the landmark site. <br /> 38 <br /> 39 II-F-5. Preserve and protect all known cemeteries and archaeological resources on the <br /> 4o property from construction and yard work. Reduce potential damage to known and <br /> 41 unknown archaeological resources by minimizing site disturbances and changes <br /> 42 that impact site terrain. It is not appropriate to use heavy machinery or equipment <br /> 43 on sites as doing so may damage important archaeological resources. (It is illegal <br /> 44 to disturb a known cemetery.) <br /> 45 <br /> 46 II-F-6. Prior to site changes, survey and record the site, using professional archaeologists <br /> 4� and contemporary archaeological methods, to determine the potential impact of <br /> 48 disturbances on any known or unknown archaeological resources. <br /> 49 <br /> so II-F-7. Record archaeological evidence that is uncovered during site work if the resources <br /> 5t cannot be preserved in place. <br /> 9/27/2010 nraft Orange County Design Standards 21 <br />