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7 <br /> • with the assistance of the orange County Planning and Inspections <br /> Department. The Historic Preservation commission was originally <br /> appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in 1991 and <br /> charged with conducting an inventory, preparing a preservation <br /> plan, and administering programs for preservation of historic <br /> landmarks and districts. <br /> According to the Orange County Historic Preservation <br /> Ordinance, the members appointed to serve on the Commission must <br /> have special interest, education, or experience in history, <br /> architecture, landscape architecture, archaeology, or related <br /> fields. The current seven members have expertise in all of the <br /> areas specified. In addition, the Commission has now had three <br /> years experience monitoring grant projects of a fairly <br /> comprehensive scope. The Planning Department Staff works closely <br /> with the Commission to provide technical support and administer <br /> grant funds. <br /> The Planning and Inspections Department is also beginning <br /> work toward preparation of a Preservation Plan for the County <br /> which will include goals and objectives as well as policy <br /> statements and implementation strategies for recognizing and <br /> protecting the County's historic and archaeological resources. <br /> Recommendations may include designating historic districts, <br /> pursuing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, <br /> and methods of educating the public about preservation efforts. <br /> Since 1987 Orange County has been developing methods to <br /> protect the natural resources, visual resources, and farmland in <br /> the county through the Rural Character Study. The Rural Character <br /> Study Committee has proposed strategies for incorporation into <br /> the Zoning Ordinance to require the protection of open space. The <br /> goals of the Rural Character Study will also accomplish historic <br /> preservation objectives. <br /> The manuscript for the publication will be completed by the <br /> consultants in March 1994. Preparation of the layout, graphics, <br /> text, photographs, captions, etc. , and coordination with a <br /> printing company will take approximately twelve to fifteen <br /> months. The time frame for completion of the project of 'course <br /> will be controlled by the Historic Preservation Commission's <br /> ability to obtain funding. <br />