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6 <br /> i <br /> Because of the above mentioned initiatives, the progressive attitude of its governing and advisory <br /> boards, and the experience of its staff(see attached resumes), Orange County feels it is uniquely positioned <br /> to provide what will serve as a model for other jurisdictions. Because of the nature of the project, Orange <br /> County does feel that the full-time efforts of a consultant, supplemented by staff assistance, will be required. <br /> The attached budget and the level of Orange County's funding reflects this commitment. All phases will be <br /> subject to local funding approval as well as the availability of Planning and Survey Grant Funds. A general <br /> outline of the Historic Preservation Element is provided below. <br /> CONCEPTUAL OUTLINE - HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT <br /> I. Identification of Historic, Architectural & Archaeological Resources <br /> A. Introduction <br /> B. Orange County's Development History <br /> C. Identification & Evaluation of Resources <br /> D. Threats & Opportunities <br /> II. Goals & Objectives for Preservation of Historic Resources <br /> A. Community Goals <br /> B. Objectives & Action Recommendations <br /> M. Tools & Techniques for Achieving Community Goals <br /> A. Evaluation & Designation <br /> 1. National Register of Historic Places <br /> a. Listed Properties <br /> b. Study List <br /> 2. Local Designation <br /> a. Prioritizing Landmarks & Districts <br /> b. Evaluation Criteria <br /> 3. Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Base <br /> B. Legal and Regulatory Protection <br /> 1. Historic Districts Designation <br /> a. District Overlay Zones & Landmark Ordinances <br /> b. Regulatory Design Review & Certificates of Appropriateness <br /> 2. Building & Housing Codes <br /> 3. Development Review Procedures <br /> 4. Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) <br /> C. Financial Incentives <br /> 1. Rehabilitation Tax Credits <br /> 2. Community Development Block Grants <br /> 3. Revolving Funds <br /> 4. Property Tax Deferrals <br /> 5. Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) <br /> 5. Conservation Easements <br /> D. Public Awareness <br /> 1. Existing Organizations & Roles <br /> 2. Oral History Initiatives <br /> 3. Photographic Collections <br /> E. Comprehensive Plan Linkages & Conflicts <br /> 1. Farmland Preservation <br /> 2. Rural Character Protection Strategies <br /> 3. Economic Development Strategies <br /> 4. Affordable Housing Strategies <br />