A structure, site (or portions of a site), improvement or natural feature may be considered for designation as a heritage resource pursuant to subsection 32-72.6 if it has maintained its historic integrity, is over fifty (50) years of age (less than fifty (50) years if it can be demonstrated that sufficient time has passed to understand the historical significance of the resource), and meets at least one (1) of the following criteria:
a. Is representative of a particular architectural style or reflects special elements of a distinct historical period, type, style or way of life important to the Town;
b. Is a type of building or is associated with a business or use that was once common but is now rare;
c. Is representative of the evolution or development or associated with the cultural, religious, educational, political, social or economic growth of the community, region, state or nation;
d. Represents the work of a notable builder, engineer, designer, artist or architect;
e. Is the site of an historical event or is associated with persons or events that have made a meaningful contribution to the community, region, state or nation;
f. Has a high potential for yielding information or archaeological interest;
g. Embodies elements of outstanding or innovative attention to architectural or engineering design, detail, craftsmanship or use of materials;
h. The unique location or singular physical characteristic represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood, community or Town;
i. Is a geographically definable area, possessing a significant concentration or continuity of site, improvements, natural features or objects unified by past events or physical development; or
j. Is an unusual natural feature.
(Ord. # 2001-02, §2)
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