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statewide inventory. The survey material shall be reviewed and, if necessary, updated at least every other year to incorporate any newly acquired historical documentation and to reflect changes to a resource's integrity or condition. The inventory shall be used as a basis for identifying properties in the Township worthy of designation as Historic Landmarks and Districts. (b) To recommend to the Planning Board and the Township Council the establishment and boundaries of Historic Districts and Landmarks where appropriate. The procedures and criteria for designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks are set forth in subsection 25-30.3. (c) To conduct research on and to nominate significant resources to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. If the Township is certified under the State's Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, the Commission shall, in accordance with the State's CLG Guidelines, review and comment on all State and National Register nominations for Historic Resources within the Township. (d) To review all actions for issuance of permits or Certificates of Appropriateness pertaining to regulated activities and provide written reports to the Construction Official or Administrative Officer on the application of the zoning ordinance provisions concerning historic preservation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-111. (e) To prepare and distribute a Design Guidelines Handbook to be utilized for application review and to foster appropriate rehabilitation of Landmarks and Historic Districts. (f) To advise the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment on applications for development which may affect Historic Districts or Landmarks pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-110, including but not limited to subdivision and demolition applications. (g) To make recommendations to the Planning Board on the Historic Preservation Plan Element of the Master Plan and on the implications for preservation of historic sites of any other Master Plan elements. (h) To advise the Planning Board on the inclusions of Historic Sites and Landmarks in the recommended capital improvement program. (i) To advise the Township Council and Planning Board on the relative merits of proposals involving public funds to restore,

and Landmarks in the recommended capital improvement program. (i) To advise the Township Council and Planning Board on the relative merits of proposals involving public funds to restore, preserve and protect historic buildings, places and structures, including the preparation of long-range plans therefor, the securing of State, Federal and other grants and aid to assist therein, and the monitoring of such projects once underway. (j) To advise and assist Township officers, employees, boards and other bodies, including those at County, State and Federal levels, on all matters which have potential impact on the historic buildings, places and structures in the Township or on the physical character and ambiance of an historic district. (k) To cooperate with local, County, State or national historical societies, government bodies and organizations to maximize their contributions to the intent and purpose of this section. (l) It is recognized that certain elements of design, construction and materials important to proper historic preservation may not be consistent with current building codes or with zoning and similar regulations. Some instances may be unique to a certain building or situation, others may be more common. Accordingly, the Commission shall, when it considers it to be appropriate, draft and recommend to the Mayor, Township Council and Planning or Zoning Board ordinances or 156