In considering whether to recommend the designation of any area, property or site in the city as a Historic Preservation District or Landmark, the Board shall apply the following criteria:
(a) The character, interest or value of the area, property or site as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city, the state or the United States;
(b) The location as a site of a significant prehistoric or historic event;
(c) The identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city;
(d) The exemplification by the area, property or site of the economic, social or historic heritage of the city;
(e) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type;
(f) The embodiment of elements of architectural design or detail or materials or craftsmanship which represent architecture of significant character, charm or grandeur;
(g) A unique location or singular physical characteristics representing an established and unfamiliar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the city; and
(h) The portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(Ord. 26-08, passed 6-3-2008)