Historic designation shall be granted to a proposed building, structure or place when the City Council finds one or more of the following conditions to exist, based on the recommendation of the Historic Resources Advisory Committee.
(A) Historical representation. The building or structure is particularly representative of a distinct historical period, type, style, region or way of life.
(B) Connection to important personality. The building or structure was connected with someone renowned, important or who was a local personality.
(C) Connection to rare business. The building or structure is connected with a business or use which was once common but is now rare.
(D) Master work. The building or structure represents the work of a master builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect.
(E) Historic event. The building or structure is the site of an important historic event or is associated with events that have made a meaningful contribution to the nation, state or city.
(F) Particular architectural style. The building or structure exemplifies a particular architectural style.
(G) Best remaining. The building or structure exemplifies the best remaining architectural type of a neighborhood.
(H) Outstanding design. The construction materials or engineering methods used in the building or structure embody elements of outstanding architectural or engineering design, detail, material or craftsman-ship.
(Ord. 1346, passed 5-2-12)