Many of these landmarks are also listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing federal tax support for preservation, and some are further designated National Historic Landmarks, providing additional federal oversight.
The structure must have at least one of the following attributes, as stated in the Cincinnati Municipal Code:[1] Structures that would not be given landmark designations, as stated in the Cincinnati Municipal Code, include:[1] Historic districts, landmarks, and sites require filing of a designation application.
[1] The Historic Conservation Board schedules a public hearing to consider the landmark within 30 days of receiving the report and proposed guidelines.
After the hearing, the board decides whether or not to recommend the designation, and forwards the decision and materials to the City Planning Commission.
If the planning commission approves of the designation, only a simple majority vote in the council is needed.