07 NCAC 04R .0921         CERTIFICATIONS OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE

(a)  Part A of applications provided in accordance with Rule .0920 of this Section shall be evaluated by the SHPO and the HPO to determine if the property qualifies for a certification of historic significance.  In accordance with 36 C.F.R. 67.4(a), a property shall qualify for a certification of historic significance if it meets one of the following requirements:

(1)           The individual property is located on the National Register of Historic Places in accordance with 54 U.S.C. Chapter 3021.  Income-producing properties not listed on the National Register shall be considered if they meet the criteria in 36 C.F.R. 67.4.  Non-income-producing properties must be listed on the National Register prior to the issuance of a certification of historic significance.  A list of North Carolina properties on the National Register of Historic Places is available at http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/NR-PDFs.html; or

(2)           The property is a historically significant property located within a National Register District or a Certified Local Historic District.

(b)  Certifications of historic significance for properties containing more than one structure shall be reviewed in accordance with 36 C.F.R. 67.4(d)(2) and (e).

(c)  If a structure is to be moved as part of a rehabilitation for which certification is sought, the owner shall follow the procedures outlined in 36 C.F.R. 60 and 36 C.F.R. 67.4(h), or risk denial of a certification of historic significance.

(d)  The SHPO shall send written notification to the applicant issuing a certification of historic significance or denying the application in accordance with this Rule and Rule .0922 of this Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 105-129.105; 105-129.106; 105-129.107;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2016;

Temporary Adoption Expired Eff. October 11, 2016;

Eff. December 1, 2016.