17VAC5-30-150: Consideration by the board

The director shall submit completed nomination forms and comments concerning the significance of a property and its eligibility for the Virginia Landmarks Register to the board. Any person or organization supporting or opposing the designation of a property by the board may petition the board in writing or orally either to accept or reject a proposed designation. The board shall review the nomination form and any comments received concerning the property's significance and eligibility for the Virginia Landmarks Register. The board shall determine whether or not the property meets the Virginia Landmarks Register criteria for evaluation set out in Part III of this chapter. Upon determining that the property meets the criteria, the board may proceed to designate the property, unless the owner or majority of owners object to the designation pursuant to 17VAC5-30-160 and § 10.1-2206.2 of the Code of Virginia.