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Landmark evaluation criteria are generally accepted in local government historic preservation programs . The criteria stem from the basic framework of accepted preservation ordinances throughout the state and nation. Development of criteria and prioritizing designation-eligible properties also helps the local government to organize its preservation program . It is easier to justify the use of public funds for landmark designations when a clear, defensible standard is applied for site selection . Also , adherence _ to evaluation criteria can help the local government avoid conflicts when decisions must be made with limited preservation funds . Criteria Evaluation and Scoring Method . The HPC has developed a method to " score " sites based on several criteria of significance . Sites will be evaluated on the basis of resource type and the age , historic , architectural, and environmental significance , contributing elements , and integrity . The Historic Sites Scoring Criteria are provided as Appendix D . Sites will be evaluated in the field using the evaluation form shown in Appendix E . Selection Process . The Historic Preservation Commission will use their evaluation method to rank the quality of sites and formulate a priority list for designation . The list, which will contain 10 - 15 sites , will be updated annually . The HPC will invite the top candidates to apply for landmark designation . The owner of a selected property has the right to decline participation in the designation program, and these properties would not forfeit their priority ranking . However, the HPC will offer the opportunity for designation to the next property on the priority list . will proceed with as many landmark designations as available Each fiscal year, the HPC funds allow. : The number of landmarks that can be designated in a fiscal year will be determined by the type of property identified as a designation priority . For example , a nomination or research report on a single house or other structure may range from $ 1 , 000 to $ 2, 500 in cost . A farm complex, with multiple buildings and landscape elements , will cost more . The Planning Department has requested $ 10 , 000 in FY1997- 98 for the preparation of nomination and research reports required for landmark designation . Landmark Designation Report. The Historic Preservation Ordinance ( Section 3 . 3 ) stipulates the preparation of a designation report as a required step toward landmark status . Owners of National Register Study List properties that are selected for local landmark designation, and who agree to participate , will consent to the preparation of a nomination research report at the County ' s expense . The report will determine if the property is eligible for the National Register, and, if so , a nomination form will be prepared . The National Register Nomination Form will be the basis of the HPC ' s local landmark designation report and recommendation . If the NRSL site is found to be ineligible for the National Register, then a research report for local landmark designation will be prepared . The report will meet standards prescribed by the State Historic Preservation Office . Because the report provides the justification for the designation ordinance , it must be thorough. Once a property becomes a designated 3 - 6