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GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 151.001 PURPOSE.
   The historical heritage of Wake County is a valuable and important asset. By listing and regulating historic districts and landmarks, and acquiring historic properties, the county seeks:
   (A)   To safeguard the heritage of the county, including its municipalities, by preserving districts and landmarks therein that embody important elements of its culture, history, architectural history, or prehistory; and
   (B)   To promote the use and conservation of such districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure, and enrichment of the residents of the county and state as a whole.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992; Ord. O-92-23, passed 11-16-1992)
§ 151.002 CONFLICT WITH OTHER LAWS.
   Whenever the provisions of this chapter are in conflict with any other statute, charter provision, ordinance or regulation of the local governing body, the more restrictive ordinance or regulation shall govern.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
§ 151.015 CREATION AND APPOINTMENT.
   (A)   There is hereby established, by authority of G.S. Chapter 160D, Article 9, Part 4, a joint historic preservation commission to be known as the Wake County Historic Preservation Commission or "Commission." The Commission shall consist of at least nine members but no more than twelve members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Wake County. All members must reside in Wake County within the jurisdiction of the Commission, which shall include the area wherein the county and municipalities which adopt this chapter have authority for planning and regulation of development.
   (B)   In making appointments to the Commission, the Board of Commissioners shall strive to appoint one member from each of the seven Board of Commissioners districts. The need for district representation shall be balanced with the availability of and need for specific expertise on the Commission.
   (C)   In establishing the Commission and making appointments to it, the Board of Commissioners shall seek the advice of local governing bodies, or such state or local historical agencies, societies, or organizations as it may deem necessary. The Commission may appoint advisory bodies and committees as appropriate.
(Ord. passed 5-4-1992; Ord. O-92-23, passed 11-16-1992; Ord. O-95-5, passed 5-15-1995; Ord. 0-99-22, passed 5-17-1999; Ord. passed 4-19-2021)
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