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70A Landmarks Commission 165.05 165.05 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 (2) 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 an 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 Chairman of the Commission shall appoint member(s) to prepare a documented report on the nominated site 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 advise the City Planning and Design Commission of the nomination and request a written statement concerning that Commission's recommendation as it relates to the master plan of the City. (6) The Commission shall, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent county tax record address, inform the owner of the site of the fact of the nomination after Planning and Design Commission review and of the owner's right to appear at a hearing to support or contest the proposed landmark designation of his property. (7) The Commission shall, at a public hearing, 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 Chapter 165 of the City's Codified Ordinances. (8) Following public hearing, the Commission shall submit to Council its complete report on the nomination, including its recommendations, the City Planning and Design Commission's statement, and the owner's consent, opposition, or other input. July 2018 Replacement