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Exhibit B — Proposed New Chapter 165 and/or the Ohio Historical Society for disposal, and to retain in the City Archives any such records that it determines are of local historical interest or value. (e) The Commission shall render determinations with regard to the identification of landmarks, designation of Historic Districts and the issuance of Certificates of Appropriateness for the alteration or demolition of such structures. 165.04 AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE RULES. The Commission shall have the authority to adopt and enforce rules for the procedures to be followed by the Commission and any applicant or other person appearing before it. Said rules shall be consistent and not in conflict with the substantive and procedural provisions of this chapter. 165.05 DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS. (a) A building or other structure may be designated by the Commission as a landmark if the Commission determines, on the basis of the evidence before it, that the building or other structure meets two or more of the following criteria: (1) It has character, interest or value, as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, State or nation; (2) It is the site of a historic event with an effect upon society; (3) It is identified with a person or group of persons who had some influence on society; or (4) It exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage of the community. (b) The Commission shall designate buildings or other structures as landmarks using the following procedure: (1) A nomination for landmark designation may be made by the Commission members, the owner or any resident of the City. The nomination shall include a photograph, rationale and historical data. (2) After receiving the nomination, the Commission shall vote to accept or reject the nomination for study and evaluation. (3) The Chair of the Commission shall appoint member(s) to prepare a documented report on the nominee including a history, property description, site map, photograph(s) and eventual placement of the plaque. (4) The complete report shall be presented to the Commission. (5) The Commission shall notify the owner of record of the property of the nomination and of the owner's right to appear at a meeting to support or contest the proposed landmark designation of the property. (6) The Commission shall, at a public meeting, receive evidentiary input from the owner on the issue of whether the owner's property should be designated as a landmark, thereby subjecting it to the regulations of this chapter. (7) The Commission shall request the Planning and Design Commission provide a written statement concerning its recommendation as it relates to the master plan of the City. (8) The Commission shall submit to Council its complete report on the nomination, including its recommendations, the Planning and Design Commission's statement, and the owner's input. (9) After review of the Commission's report, the statement of the Planning and Design Commission, and the owner's input, at a public meeting, Council may designate by ordinance the nominated site as an official landmark of the City. If so approved, the Commission shall thereafter notify the Building Commissioner, the Planning and Design Commission and the owner of the designation of the property as a City landmark.