ORD-2010-087 Ordinance Creating The Historic Preservation Commission of Orange County

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(a) As a guide for the identification and evaluation of historic districts, the Commission shall, at the earliest possible time and consistent with the resources available to it, undertake an inventory of properties of historical, architectural, prehistorical, and cultural significance within the unincorporated portions of Orange County. (b) Following completion of the inventory, the Commission shall submit a copy of the inventory as expeditiously as possible to the Division of Archives and History. The Commission shall also notify each property owner of the significance of his/her property and/or the structures located thereon. The Commission shall also inform the property owner of the procedures for designation of historic districts. Section 2.2 Preparation of Designation Report Amended 6/7/1993 If, upon completion of the inventory and the notification of property owners, a property owner or property owners, the Commission or the Board of Commissioners wishes to recommend the designation of a historic district or districts, the Historic Preservation Commission shall make or cause to be made an investigation and report which includes the following: (1) The names and addresses of the current owners of property in the proposed district(s). (2) A map showing the boundaries of the proposed district(s). (3) Photographs that clearly depict the buildings, structures, sites, areas or objects included in the proposed district(s). (4) An assessment of the significance of the buildings, structures, sites, areas or objects in terms of their historical, prehistorical, architectural, or cultural importance. The assessment should include an architectural or archaeological description, including the date of construction and any later alterations. (5) Proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Atlas to establish the historic district as an overlay zoning district. (6 Proposed design review principles and guidelines governing new construction and exterior changes to buildings, structures, and appurtenant features within the historic district. Section 2.3 Initial Consideration of Designation Report by Commission Amended 2/22/2006 10/5/2010 (a) Upon completion of the designation report, the Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation shall submit its findings to the Commission. Prior to the meeting of the Commission at which the report will be considered, written notice shall be sent by certified mail to all affected property owners not less than seven (7) days before the meeting date.