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11 <br /> [ a property owner or property owners, <br /> the Commission or the Board of Ccmmissioners <br /> Section 2.2 Pre aratiOn of Designation Report <br /> If, upon completion of the inventory and e <br /> notification of property owners, wishes to <br /> rPRYIAst the designation of a historic district or <br /> districts, the Planning and Inspections Department shall make <br /> or cause to be made an investigation and report which <br /> includes the following: <br /> 1. The names and addresses of the current owners of <br /> property in the proposed district(s) . <br /> 2 . A map showing the boundaries of the proposed <br /> district(s) . <br /> 3 . Photographs that clearly depict the buildings, <br /> structures, sites, areas or objects included in the <br /> proposed district(s) . <br /> 4. An assessment of the significance of the buildings, <br /> structures, sites, areas or objects in terms of <br /> their historical, prehistorical, architectural, or <br /> cultural importance. The assessment should include <br /> an architectural or archaeological description, <br /> including the date of construction and any later <br /> alterations. <br /> 5. Proposed amendment to the Zoning ordinance and <br /> Zoning Atlas to establish the historic district as <br /> an overlay zoning district. <br /> 6. Proposed design review principles and guidelines <br /> governing exterior changes to buildings, structures, <br /> and appurtenant features within the historic <br /> district. <br /> The enabling legislation requires that the Commission <br /> make or cause to be made an investigation and report on the <br /> significance of the district proposed for designation <br /> (G.S.160A-400.4) . The Planning s Inspections Department <br /> would have responsibility for preparation of the report. <br /> section 2.3 Initial Consideration of Desi nation Re ort by <br /> Commission <br /> Upon completion of the designation report, the Planning <br /> and Inspection Department shall submit its findings to the <br /> Commission. Prior to the meeting of the Commission at which <br /> the report will be considered, written notice shall be sent <br /> by certified mail to all affected property owners not less <br /> than seven (7) days before the meeting date. Property owners <br />