A. Who May Nominate: Applications for nominations for designation of a landmark may be submitted by: 1) the owner of record of the nominated landmark; or 2) any resident of the village. Applications for nominations for designation of a historic district may be submitted by the owners of record of twenty five percent (25%) or more of the sites located within the area to be nominated for historic designation. (Ord. O-21-08, 5-27-2008)
B. Application Requirements: Applications for nomination shall be filed with the village clerk, on forms provided by the village clerk and shall, at a minimum, include the following information and specifications: (Ord. O-1-06, 1-9-2006)
1. For A Landmark:
a. The name and address of the applicant and owner of record.
b. The legal description and common street address of the property.
c. A written statement describing the structure, building, or site and setting forth reasons in support of the proposed designation, including a list of significant exterior architectural features that should be protected.
d. Current photographs of the landmark showing each elevation (side) of the property being nominated. Copies of old photographs or drawings may also be included, but are not required.
e. Such other relevant information as requested by the village administrator or the commission. (Ord. O-21-08, 5-27-2008)
2. For A Historic District:
a. The names and addresses of the applicants.
b. The names and addresses of all of the owners of record of buildings, structures, or sites in the area nominated for designation.
c. A vicinity map delineating the boundaries of the area nominated for designation.
d. A written statement describing the area and structures, buildings, or sites located in the area nominated for designation as a historic district and setting forth the reasons in support of the proposed designation, including a list and photographs of significant exterior architectural features of all structures, buildings, or sites in the proposed district that require preservation.
e. Written documentation and evidence establishing that applicants are the current owners of record of property in the area nominated for designation and that such owners comprise the owners of record of at least twenty five percent (25%) of all sites contained in the area proposed for designation. Such documentation or evidence of record ownership shall include recent title policies in the names of the applicants or other evidence of record ownership acceptable to the village administrator.
f. The name, address, and telephone number of one of the applicants who shall be the designated contact person and liaison for the purposes of the application. The name, address, and telephone number of an additional applicant to serve as an alternative contact person shall also be provided.
g. Such other relevant information as requested by the village administrator or the commission. (Ord. O-1-06, 1-9-2006)