(A) Any person, group of persons or association, including, but not limited to, the Historic Preservation Commission or Village Board, may submit a nominating application requesting a landmark or historic district designation for any property, structure, building, site or area within the boundaries of the Village which may have historic or architectural significance as defined by this chapter.
(B) Initiation of nominations shall be made by filing a nominating application with the Community Development Department on a form provided by the Department for that purpose. Persons wishing guidance or advice prior to completing an application may contact the staff of the Community Development Department.
(C) At a minimum, the nominating application shall include the following:
(1) For a landmark;
(a) The name and address of the property owner.
(b) The legal description and common street address of the property.
(c) A written statement describing the property and setting forth reasons in support of the proposed designation.
(d) Documentation that the property owner has been notified or consents to the application for designation.
(e) An overall site plan and photographs of the landmark. The plan shall also include a front, side and rear elevation drawing.
(2) For a historic district:
(a) The names and addresses of the property owners.
(b) A map delineating the boundaries of the area to be designated.
(c) A written statement describing the area and properties within the historic district and setting forth reasons in support of the proposed designation.
(d) A list and photographs of representative significant properties, structures, buildings, sites or areas within the proposed district that support designation of the area as a historic district.
(e) A petition in support of designation of the area as a historic district containing the printed names, addresses and signatures of no less than 51% of the property owners, or, if lease holders with a 5-year or longer leasehold interest are signatories to the petition, then the petition shall contain the printed names, addresses and signatures of no less than 51% of the property owners and/or leaseholders.
(D) A filing fee may be required.
(Ord. C0-08-29, passed 7-15-2008)