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

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Amended 6/7/1993 The Historic Preservation Commission shall, within 30 -days of the receipt of a complete application, make or cause to be made an investigation and report on the historic, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance of the building, structure, site, area or object proposed for designation. The 30 -day period may be extended with the consent of the applicant. Such report shall consist of a concise statement of exactly what is being proposed for designation and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The name and address of the current property owner. (2) A map showing the location of the property, including any buildings and appurtenant features. (3) Photographs that clearly depict the building, structure, site, area or object proposed for designation, including facades, details, and siting. Where outbuildings are proposed for designation, they shall be described, photographed, and mapped as well. ( 4) An assessment of the significance of the site and/or structure in terms of its historical, prehistorical, architectural, or cultural importance. The assessment should include an architectural or archaeological description and a historical discussion of the site and/or structure, including the date of construction and any later alterations. Where land is included in the proposed designation, the report shall clearly justify its inclusion. Section 3.4 Initial Consideration of Designation Report by Commission Amended 2/22/2006 10/5/2010 (a) The Department of Environment, Agriculture, Parks and Recreation shall submit the application for historic landmark designation and accompanying designation report to the Commission at the first regular meeting after the expiration of the 30 -day period specified in Section 3.3 or any extension thereof. (b) Prior to the meeting of the Commission at which the application and report will be considered, written notice shall be sent by certified mail to the affected property owner and all adjacent owners not less than seven (7) days before the meeting date. Adjacent property owners are those whose names and addresses are currently listed in the Orange County tax records and whose property lies within 500 feet of the affected property. (c) At the meeting, the Commission may accept the designation report, accept it with amendments, reject it or recommend it for further study. No property shall be accepted for designation as a landmark unless it is deemed and found by the Commission to be of special significance in terms of its historical, prehistorical, architectural, or cultural importance, and to possess integrity of design, setting, workmanship, materials, feeling, and/or association.