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DESIGNATION A Local Landmark can be a building, structure, object, site, or area in the City of South Bend or St Joseph County that is significant in the devel- opment, heritage, culture, or history of the area. The landmark must hold special value to the community. The value may be its architectural significance, uniqueness, materials or workman- ship, setting, or its relationship to an historical event, person or group. Buildings and structures must be rated eleven or higher on the city or county ft survey to become a Local Landmark. Landmarks can Include whole farms. WHAT DOES LANDMARK DESIGNATION MEAN? Landmark designation is an honor. The designa- tion signifies that the building, structure, object, site or area is important to the City of South Bend or St. Joseph County's development, heritage, culture or history. Landmark designation is one way in which to preserve an important part of our city and county's heritage for future generations. O e Preservation of Landmarks is accomplished through the use of Landmark Standards which are set by the Commission. Landmark Standards are designed to protect the integrity of the designated structure, ob- ject, building, site or area. A Certificate of Appropriate- ness is needed for any projects affecting the exterior of all buildings, structures, objects and landscaping. STEPS INVOLVED IN LANDMARK DESIGNATION There are several steps involved in designating a build- ing, structure, site, object or area as a Local Landmark. 1) Designating of a landmark begins when the His- toric Preservation Commission receives an applica- tion or nomination for landmark status from either the Landmarks Committee or property owner. After a building, structure, site, object, or area is nomi- nated it is evaluated by the Commission's Staff based on the following criteria: a) Its character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage or culture of the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, the State of Indiana, or the United States of America; b) its embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represents an architectural characteristic or innovations: c) its educational value; d) its suitability for preservation; e) its location as the site of a significant historical event; and /or, f) its identification with the life of a person or persons of historical significance. 2) The owner of the property is notified of the nomination and is given a copy of the LandmarkStandards. Atthis time written consent is sought from the owner of the prop - Landmarks can erty, however, it is not re- Include forested quired. areas. 3) The Commission holds first reading on the designation at one of its regular monthly meet- ings. 4) The Commission holds second reading on the designation one month later. At this meeting the Commission Staff presents a written report to the Commission and recommends to either proceed or not to proceed with the designation.