In considering whether or not to recommend designation of a place, building, structure, work of art, or similar object in the City as a Historic District or a Historically Significant Property, the Planning Commission shall apply, in addition to other available information, the following criteria:
(a) The character, interest, or value of the property as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, the State or the country.
(b) The location as the site of a significant historic event.
(c) The identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City, the county, state, or nation.
(d) The exemplification by the property of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the City.
(e) The portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(f) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
(g) Identification as the work of an architect or notable builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the City.
(h) The embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent architecture of significant character, charm or grandeur.
(i) The relationship to other distinctive areas or structures which are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on an historic, environmental, cultural, educational or architectural theme.
(j) A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of the City.
(k) Such other individual characteristics as may be relevant to its designation as a Landmark or Historic District.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)