Section 10-C204. APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION

 

204.1A proposed designation for historic landmark or historic district status shall be initiated by the submission of an application to the Board in the format prescribed by the staff.

 

204.2The application shall contain a signed official application form and two complete sets of the following minimum information, preferably submitted with an electronic copy;

 

(a)The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant;

 

(b)The name and street address of the property proposed for designation, or the name and location if there is no street address;

 

(c)If a historic landmark application, the name and address of the property owner;

 

(d)The official square and lot or parcel number(s) of the property, or if a historic district application, a list of the squares within the proposed boundaries, indicating specific lots, parcels or public reservations where necessary;

 

(e)A statement of the prehistoric, historic, architectural and/or cultural significance of the property;

 

(f)A narrative statement of the history and historical development of the property and its relevant historic context;

 

(g)If a historic landmark application, a description of the present appearance of the property, and where possible its original appearance if different;

 

(h)If a historic district application, a description of the general character of the district and the types of buildings it contains, indicating the degree to which characteristic features have been maintained;

 

(i)If a historic district application, a statement of the district's period of significance (including a separate period of significance for archaeological sites, if appropriate), a list of buildings and structures considered contributing to the significance of the district, and a list of those considered non-contributing;

 

(j)If an application proposed for archaeological significance, a description of the existing condition of the property, indicating what is known about the type and condition of the archaeological deposits;

 

(k)A list of bibliographic and other sources used to prepare the application, indicating the repository of any sources not readily available;

 

(l)A clear and accurate map showing the exact boundaries of the property proposed for designation, and if a historic district application, a narrative description of the proposed boundaries of the district; and

 

(m)Contemporary, good quality black and white photographs of the property (preferably 8 by 10 inches in size), sufficient to provide a clear and accurate visual representation of the property and its setting, and if a historic district application, showing buildings, streetscapes, and other views representative of the district.

 

204.3The application shall contain sufficient information to consider nomination of the property to the National Register, and the application shall be considered a draft National Register nomination even if not submitted on a National Register nomination form.

 

204.4A fully completed National Register nomination form shall constitute an acceptable application provided that it includes the minimum information required for filing and is accompanied by any other application form required by the staff.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 7447 (July 30, 2004).