(A) Designation reports prepared by the Commission. If the Commission accepts the recommendation of the Designation Committee that a property be considered for designation, the Commission shall make or cause to be made an investigation and report meeting the minimum standards contained in Section 12.4.
(B) Designation reports prepared by an owner. To receive consideration for designation of a property as historic, a property owner must prepare an application meeting the minimum standards contained in Section 12.4. Applications prepared by owners will be judged by the same criteria as those prepared by the Commission. Owner applications shall be made on forms provided by the Commission. Designation reports, whether prepared by the Commission or submitted as applications by an owner, shall include the following:
(1) The name of the property, both common and historic names if they can be determined;
(2) The name and address of the current property owner;
(3) The location of the property and a justification if the land proposed to be designated historic. If located in an urban area, the street address shall be used; if located in a rural area, the approximate location in relation to state routes should be used;
(4) The date of construction and of any later alterations, if any;
(5) An assessment of the significance of the site or structure proposed to be designated. If outbuildings or other appurtenant features will be designated, the report should contain a description of these elements;
(6) An architectural or archaeological description of the area of the site or structure proposed to be designated. If outbuildings or other appurtenant features will be designated, the report should contain a description of these elements;
(7) A historical discussion of the site or structure within its type, period, and locality;
(8) An overall photograph that clearly depicts the property proposed to be designated and supplementary photographs showing facades, details, and siting; and
(9) A map showing the location of the property, including any outbuildings and appurtenant features.
(Ord. passed 9-8-1992)