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undertake an inventory of properties of historical, <br /> architectural, prehistorical, and cultural significance <br /> within the unincorporated portions of Orange County. <br /> Following completion of the inventory, the Commission <br /> shall submit a copy of the inventory as expeditiously as <br /> possible to the Division of Archives and History. The <br /> Commission shall also notify each property owner of the <br /> significance of his/her property and/or the structures <br /> located thereon. The Commission shall also inform the <br /> property owner of the procedures for requesting designation <br /> of his/her property as a historic landmark. <br /> Section 3 . 2 Procedure for Submission of Application for <br /> Designation <br /> To receive consideration for designation of a property <br /> as a historic landmark, a property owner must make <br /> application on forms provided by the Commission. Application <br /> for such designation is on a voluntary basis by the owner as <br /> currently listed in the Orange County tax records . <br /> Section 3 .3 Preparation of Designation Report <br /> The Planning and Inspections Department shall, within <br /> 30-days of the receipt of an application, make or cause to be <br /> made an investigation and report on the historic, <br /> architectural, archaeological or cultural significance of the <br /> building, structure, site, area or object proposed for <br /> designation. The 30-day period may be extended with the <br /> consent of the applicant. Such report shall consist of a <br /> concise statement of exactly what is being proposed for <br /> designation and shall include, but not be limited to, the <br /> following: <br /> 1 . The name and address of the current property owner. <br /> 2 . A map showing the location of the property, <br /> including any buildings and appurtenant features . <br /> 3 . Photographs that clearly depict the building, <br /> structure, site, area or object proposed for <br /> designation, including facades , details, and siting. <br /> Where outbuildings are proposed for designation, <br /> they shall be described, photographed, and mapped as <br /> well. <br /> 4 . An assessment of the significance of the site and/or <br /> structure in terms of its historical, prehistorical, <br /> architectural, or cultural importance . The <br /> assessment should include an architectural or <br /> II <br />