[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.