[Ord. No. 1825, 5-13-1991]
The Preservation Commission shall establish and maintain a survey and inventory of historic properties in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Secretary of Interior's "Standards and Guidelines for Historic Preservation" (36 CFR Part 61). The survey will be compatible with Missouri's statewide Preservation Comprehensive Planning Process. In establishing the foregoing information, the Preservation Commission shall place particular emphasis on evaluating and incorporating the findings and studies the surveys already completed.
[Ord. No. 1825, 5-13-1991]
A structure or site, portion of a structure, group of structures, landscape element, work of art or an integrated combination thereof may be designated for preservation if it:
A. 
Has significant character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, State or nation; or is associated with the life of a person significant in the past;
B. 
Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historical heritage of the community;
C. 
Portrays the environment and area of history characterized by a distinct architectural style;
D. 
By being part of or related to a park or other distinctive area, should be developed to preserve according to the plan based on a historic, cultural or architectural motive;
E. 
Owing to its unique location or singular physical characteristics, represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or City;
F. 
Any prehistoric/historic site containing information of archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data affecting series of historic or prehistoric research interest as set forth in the State Historic Preservation Program master plan for cultural resources.
[Ord. No. 1825, 5-13-1991]
Nominations of landmarks in historic districts shall be made to the Harrisonville Historic Preservation Commission on a form prepared by it and may be submitted by a member of the Commission, owner of record of the nominated property or structure or the Board of Aldermen of the City of Harrisonville.