(A) The designation of a historic landmark or district shall be effective through an ordinance passed by the City Council.
(B) Upon compliance with the North Carolina General Statutes, the City Council may adopt and, from time to time, amend or repeal an ordinance designating one or more properties or districts.
(C) No landmark or district shall be recommended for designation unless it is deemed to be of special significance in terms of its history, prehistory, architecture and/or cultural importance. The landmark or district must lie within the planning and zoning jurisdiction of the city.
(1971 Code, § 9-10-14) (Ord. No. 1925, § 1, passed 12-8-1988; Ord. No. 2186, § 6, passed 5-10-1990)