The Commission shall undertake an ongoing survey and research effort in the county to identify areas, sites, structures and objects that have historical, cultural, community, architectural, archeological or aesthetic importance, interest or value. As part of the survey, the Commission shall review and evaluate any prior surveys and studies by any unit of government or private organization and compile appropriate descriptions, facts and photographs.
Before the Commission shall on its own initiative nominate any landmark or district for designation, it shall first develop a plan and schedule for completion of a survey of the county to identify potential landmarks and districts. The Commission shall then make an effort to systematically identify potential landmarks and districts and adopt procedures to nominate them in groups based upon the following criteria:
A. The potential landmarks or districts in one township or area;
B. The potential landmarks associated with a particular person, event or historical period;
C. The potential landmarks of a particular architectural style or school, or of a particular architect, engineer, builder, designer or craftsman;
D. Such other criteria as may be adopted by the Commission to assure systematic survey and nomination of all potential landmarks and preservation districts within the county.
(Ord. O-9110-1200-49, Art. 3, § 1, passed 10-15-1991)