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If the city or county has developed a historic preservation component for its comprehensive land use plan, this should be submitted as part of the application.
If the city or county does not have a historic preservation component in its plan, then the commission must prepare and submit a historic preservation plan in the form of an action plan. The plan must contain the following:
- A proposed schedule for identification (survey), evaluation, and registration activities to identify and recognize the city/county’s historic properties.
- A proposed schedule for developing management and protective measures to ensure historic properties are maintained and used properly.
- A proposed schedule for training the historic preservation commission and for developing an educational program for the city/county to inform officials and residents about the local historic preservation program, historic properties, and appropriate historic preservation practices.
- Commission meeting place, dates, and times for the next 12 months.
- All records should be stored with the local government. Digital records should be accessible to both the commission and the local government. Any physical resources should be stored with the local government.
The action plan can be long-term, e.g., five years, or for a shorter period, e.g., a year. Remember the plan can be modified once the commission has been operating and becomes more familiar with their mission and responsibilities. The plan should be designed as a guide to the commission during its first year in existence. See the Appendices for an example of a plan; however, the commission is strongly encouraged to develop a plan that is tailored to local needs and priorities.