[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Gwynedd Township 6-27-2023 by Ord. No. 541. Amendments noted where applicable.]
(a) 
There is hereby established a program to be known as the Historic Markers Program (the "program"). The program will include points or sites of historic or cultural interest anywhere within the Township, which may be selected and designated for historic markers by Board resolution after an advisory recommendation by the Lower Gwynedd Township Historical Advisory Committee ("HAC").
(b) 
The HAC may identify locations where historic markers will be installed. Locations may also be nominated for such designation by any person or organization in writing, to the HAC, and evaluated within 60 days of submission, in accordance with the criteria included in the Historic Marker Program policy approved by the Board.
(c) 
Historic markers may be placed or located on private property, or on public property, or in the public right-of-way, at locations on or in any of the same, commemorating certain historic events, individuals, organizations, and eras, and shall have suitable inscriptions as may be necessary.
(d) 
If located on private property, the designation of the property and the installation of a historic marker shall be done only with, and after receipt by the Board, of the written agreement or consent of the property owner(s).
(e) 
If a historic marker is to be located on public property or within a public right-of-way, such designation and installation shall be subject to and in conformance with public safety standards.
(f) 
The program will be funded through general revenue, grants, donations, or other sources available in the Township budget.
(g) 
Upon a recommendation of 2/3 of the then current members of the HAC, the Board may retire a historic marker.