(A) As background for its work and any ordinances/documents it may prepare, the Historic Preservation Commission may gather maps and aerial photographs of man-made or natural physical features of the area, statistics on past trends and present conditions with respect to population, property values, the economic base of the community, land use, and such other information as is important or likely to be important in determining the needs, resources, and implantation of policies to meet the intent of this chapter and its functions.
(B) In addition, the Commission may make, cause to be made or obtain special studies on the location, condition, and adequacy of specific facilities, which may include but are not limited to studies of housing, commercial and industrial facilities, public and private utilities; and traffic, transportation and parking facilities. All county officials shall, upon request, furnish to the Commission such available records or information as it may require in its work. The Commission or its agents may, in the performance of its official duties, enter upon lands and make examinations or surveys and maintain necessary monuments thereon.
(Ord. passed 6-7-2021)