4 . To protect and enhance the City ' s attraction to tourists and visitors ; 5 . To strengthen and help diversify the economy of the City ; and
6 . To promote the use of historical , cultural and architectural landmarks for the education , pleasure and welfare of the community .
B . Landmark Preservation Commission . The City Council shall appoint by resolution a Landmark Preservation Commission to advise and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and / or the City Council on matters pertaining to landmark and historic preservation . ( Amend Ord 00-103 , 9 / 12 / 00 )
C . Landmark Preservation District Designation . The following procedure shall be followed in establishing a Landmark Preservation Overlay District :
1 . Application Process : An application for an " LP " Landmark Preservation Overlay District may be submitted by the owner or by a representative who has the express written approval of the owner . The public hearing and notification procedures for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Arlington , Texas shall be followed .
2 . Criteria to be Used in Designations : The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall consider one ( 1 ) or more of the following criteria in establishing an " LP " Landmark Preservation District :
a . Existing or proposed recognition as a National Historic Landmark or Texas Historic Landmark , or entry nomination into the National Register of Historic Places ;
b . Identification as the work of a designer , architect or builder whose work has influenced or contributed to the growth or development of the City ;
c . Embodiment of elements of architectural design , detail , materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation or an outstanding example of a particular historical , architectural or other cultural style or period ;
d . Relationship to other buildings , structures or places which are eligible for preservation as historic places ;
e . Existence of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen that exemplify the cultural , economic , social , political , ethnic or historical heritage of the City , County , State or Nation ;
f . Location as the site of a significant historical event ;
g . Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture or development of the City , County , State or Nation ;
h . A building , structure or place that , because of its location , has become of historic or cultural value to a neighborhood or community ; and ,