'6/18/03 - The Mayor and Board of Aldermen in Frederick City are reviewing their Historic Preservation plan.  This revision of the City Historic Preservation plan is only at first reading before the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, however, it looks promising for further implementation of Section 66-B of State law, to include a provision allowing the HDC to recommend areas and specific sites outside the current Historic District be protected as well.

The revision contains important changes below allowing designation of 'any' site or area of Frederick City (not merely the Historic District) to be historic and protected, including archeological sites.  Draft language below:

Sec. 5-19.  Designation

a.    Authority:     The Mayor and Board of Aldermen may designate boundaries for sites, structures, or districts of historic, archeological, or architectural significance consistent with adopted criteria for such designation, following the procedures set forth in the Zoning Ordinance applicable to the establishment or change of areas and classifications of zoning.

b.    Procedure     The Historic Preservation Commission may, after making full and proper study, recommend any area within the limits of the City of Frederick for designation as a site, structure, or district of historic, archeological, or architectural significance.  The Commission may also recommend boundaries for such landmarks, sites, structures or districts.  The recommendations shall be submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen fro approval or disapproval.