(A) The Commission may, with the consent of the property owner(s), after notice and public hearing, designate historic structures and historic sites or rescind such designation or recommendation, after application of the criteria in § 15.2.04. At least 10 days prior to such hearing, the Commission shall notify the owners of record, as listed in the office of the City Assessor, who are owners of property in whole or in part situated within 200 feet of the boundaries of the property affected.
(B) The Commission shall also notify the Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Wastewater Utility Director, Police Chief, Building Inspector, City Planner and Plan Commission. Each party shall respond to the Commission within 30 days of notification with its comments on the proposed designation.
(C) The Commission shall then conduct such public hearing and, in addition to the notified persons, may hear expert witnesses and shall have the power to subpoena such witnesses and records as it deems necessary. The Commission may conduct an independent investigation into the proposed designation or rescission. Within 10 days after the close of the hearing, the Commission may designate the property as either a historic structure or a historic site, or rescind the designation. After the designation or rescission has been made, notification shall be sent to the property owner or owners. Notification shall also be given to the City Clerk, Building Inspector, Plan Commission and City Assessor. The Commission shall cause the designation to be recorded, at City's expense, in the County Register of Deeds Office. The Commission shall require the property owner(s) to record the rescission at the property owner(s) expense.
(Ord. 705/96, passed 3-28-96)