After the City receives an application for designation of a structure or district, the following criteria will be applied in evaluating the appropriateness of such a designation:
A. Threshold criteria. To be considered for designation, the structure(s) must meet one of the following criteria:
1. The structure(s) is at least fifty (50) years old and the exterior of the structure is accessible or visible to the public; or
2. The structure or district has special importance to the City.
B. Assessment criteria. After satisfying the threshold criteria, a structure or district shall be reviewed for compliance with one or more of the following criteria, as defined under § 15.05.010 of this Chapter:
1. Is the structure(s) of “architectural significance”?
2. Is the structure(s) of “historical or cultural significance”?
3. Do the structures in the district collectively meet 1. or 2. above?
('65 Code, § 38-4) (Ord. No. 91-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 91-018 § 1; Ord. No. 2002-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2003-019 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2004-004 § 1 (part))