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historic landmarks. ~d~ Review and act upon appeals of planning director deci- sions for historic landmark alterations. fie} Take al 1 steps necessary to preserve historic 1 andmarks pursuant to this Code which are consistent with the public health, safety, general welfare, and policies of the city. ~f} Institute and support such programs and projects as will help make the ci tzens of the city and its vi si tars aware of its origin, development and historic signficance. fig} Enlist citizen participation and support in continuing programs designed to recognize and memorialize city history. ~h} Develop such forms and adapt such rules and regulations as are necesary ar appropriate to accomplish its powers and duties, and the city s h~stor~c landmark preservation po1~cy. ~i} Maintain records and information concerning historic landmarks and potential historic landmarks. ~j} Advise the planning commission and council on historic aspects of plans,,goals, policies, and programs that are being con- s~dered for adopt~an or rev~s~on. ~k} Perform such other duties relating to city history and historic landmarks as the council requires. ~.4D7 Historic Landmark Desi nation - Criteria and Procedure. Historic landmarks shall be designated in the following manner: ~a} Initiation of Process. The historic 1 andmark desi gnati an process may be initiated by the board, the planning commission or the council, If the proposed historic landmark is a building, structure, or phys~ cal object including its site, the process may also be initiated by an application submitted to the planning .department by the owner of the proposed historic landmark, or the ownerts authorized agent. fib} Public hearin , Within 45 days of initiation or the receipt of a complete and accurate application, the board shall conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed historic land mark designation. At least ten days prior tv the hearing, the planning department shall mail a written notice of the hearing to the owner and occupants, the applicant, and to abutting property owners and occupants, including owners and occupants of property which would be abutting if there were na intervening streets. ~c} Board action. within I5 days following completion of the hearing, the .board shall: 1. Make specific findings as to whether the proposed historic landmark merits recognition as an historic landmark because it possesses one or more of the following criteria: a. Its association with historic or famous events; b. Its antiquity; c. Its unique architectural merit because of; ~. Its representative character of a period or style of architecture ar method of construction= Ordinance - 3