Local Historic Landmark (LHL) and Local Historic District (LHD)Applications

Upon receipt of an application for nomination as a LHD, the Commission shall hold a minimum of one (1) public meeting in or near the proposed district at which members of the public shall be allowed to hear the proposal, view maps and other materials, ask questions of the Commissioners or applicant, and express support or opposition to the application. Such meeting shall be held in a school, church or other public or semi-public facility, in or near the proposed district. Such meeting shall be advertised in a local, city-wide newspaper.

Following the meeting in the neighborhood, a final meeting shall be held at City Hall or Annex thereto during which the CHZC shall make a resolution recommending that the City Council accept or deny the application for nomination as a LHD. Such a meeting shall be advertised in a local, city-wide newspaper.

The Resolution shall be accompanied by a report to the City Council containing the following information:

i. Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated LHL as it relates to the criteria for designation;

ii. Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark;

iii. In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation;

a. The types of significant exterior architectural features of the landmark that should be protected.

b. The types of alterations that should be reviewed for COAs.

c. Proposed design guidelines for reviewing applications for COAs.

iv. A map showing the location of the nominated LHL.