The Sage Creek Preservation SCHPS shall have powers to:
(A) Conduct cultural resource surveys of structures and areas for the purpose of determining those of architectural, historical, cultural and/or archaeological significance; to maintain and revise detailed listings of significant structures and districts;
(B) (1) Propose to the Town Council criteria of the evaluation and designation of districts, buildings, structures, sites or objects located within the town’s jurisdiction. The criteria should be compatible with the Department of Interior’s criteria for evaluation of potential entries to the National Register of Historic Places as listed in division (B)(2) below.
(2) The quality of significance in American history, architecture, archaeology and culture is present in districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workpersonship, feeling and association, and:
(a) That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history;
(b) That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past;
(c) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or
(d) That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.
(C) Designate districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects which meet the criteria because they are significant in American history, architecture, archaeology and culture. This recognition of local districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects shall be entitled locally as specified in § 32.06(A). Ultimately, designations by the Sage Creek Heritage Preservation Society shall be submitted to the Town Council for ratification;
(D) Act as advisors on historic preservation issues to appropriate local government agencies and the town;
(E) Act as advisors to residents and property holders on matters of historic preservation;
(F) Promote historic preservation awareness through a wide range of activities such as walking tours, educational seminars and published materials;
(G) Retain assistance of staff members or consultants to carry out the duties as listed above; and
(H) Request and receive any appropriate information, cooperation assistance or studies from any government departments, boards, agencies or commissions.
(Ord. passed 8-8-1991)