(a) Upon recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, Council may, after holding a public hearing, preceded by giving sufficient written notice to the owners and occupants of the affected property and posting notice in its normal manner, adopt an ordinance designating one or more historic landmarks on the following criteria:
(1) Historical, architectural and cultural significance;
(2) Suitability for preservation or restoration; and/or
(3) Educational value.
(b) In order for any property to be designated in the ordinance, it must, in addition, meet the criteria established for inclusion of the property in the State Register of Historic Places.
(c) Upon adoption of the ordinance, the owners and occupants of each designated historic landmark shall be given written notification of such designation by Council.
(d) One copy of the ordinance shall be filed by the Commission in the office of the Register of Deeds of the County in which the property is located.
(e) The ordinance shall also provide for a suitable sign or marker on or near the property indicating that the property has been so designated.
(Ord. 15-84. Passed 8-21-84.)