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(a) That are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or (b) That are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or (c) That embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or (d) That have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. (Ord. No. 904-88 § 25-6.9C; Ord. No. 1007-90; Ord. No. 1584-98 § 2; Ord. No. 1728- 00 § 1) c. Designated Landmarks. The following sites have been designated as Historic Landmarks: 1. Block 39, Lot 56 (29 South Valley Road). 2. Block 39, Lot 61.01 (21 South Valley Road). 3. Block 60, Lot 2 (13 Main Street) 4. Block 66, Lot 1 (177 Main Street) 5. Block 89, Lot 68 (Llewellyn Park Gate House) 6. Block 115, Lot 30.01 (Edison National Historic Site) 7. Block 177.08, Lot 20 (695 Eagle Rock Avenue) 8. Block 177.12, Lot 60 (757 Eagle Rock Avenue) 25-30.4 Review by Historic Preservation Commission. a. Purpose. To accomplish the purposes of this section, the Township has adopted provisions for design review, intended to: 1. Encourage the continued use of historic landmarks and facilitate their appropriate reuse; 2. Maintain and develop an appropriate and harmonious setting for the historic and architecturally significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts within the Township; 3. Foster beautification and both private and public reinvestment; 4. Manage change by preventing alteration or new construction not in keeping with a historic character of Landmarks or Districts; 5. Discourage the unnecessary demolition of Historic Resources; 6. Recognize the importance of Historic Properties by using property owners and tenants to maintain their properties in keeping with the requirements and standards of this section; 7. Encourage the proper maintenance and preservation of historic settings

ners and tenants to maintain their properties in keeping with the requirements and standards of this section; 7. Encourage the proper maintenance and preservation of historic settings and landscapes. b. Regulated Activities. 1. For purposes of this section, regulated activities on a Historic Landmark or within a Historic District shall include the following: (a) Demolition of any Historic Landmark or an improvement within a Historic District. (b) Relocation of any building, structure or improvement. 159