§ 27-115. Powers and duties.

(a)

The landmarks commission may conduct investigations to determine the existence, identity and location of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects within the corporate limits of the city which should be preserved for posterity and develop and maintain an inventory of the same.

(b)

The landmarks commission shall recommend to the unified government board of commissioners the designation of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects as historic landmarks and historic districts. The recommendations shall be made by a majority vote of the quorum present of the commission following a public hearing regarding the matter. Recommendations may be proposed by:

(1)

The landmarks commission on its own initiative;

(2)

A concerned property owner; or

(3)

Any interested citizen, group of citizens or unified government department or organization.

(c)

The landmarks commission shall hold public hearings on proposed recommendations at its regular monthly meetings.

(d)

The landmarks commission may explore potential sources of funds with which to accomplish its stated goals and objectives, encourage the formation of foundations, trusts and organizations for the advancement of the same, and support and coordinate the efforts of any such organizations dedicated to the support and advancement of those purposes.

(e)

The landmarks commission may undertake any activities that affect or relate to the preservation of historic landmarks and districts as so directed by the unified government board of commissioners.

(f)

The landmarks commission shall establish and promulgate rules and regulations relating to this article and consistent with its purposes.

(Code 1988, § 27-102; Ord. No. O-40-98, § 1, 6-18-1998)