(A) Nominations shall be made to the HPC on a form provided by the HPC. A filing fee may be required.
(B) The following criteria shall be utilized by the HPC in determining the designation of a new historic district:
(1) The proposed historic district contains one or more landmarks along with such other buildings, places or areas within its definable geographic boundaries which, while not of such historic significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the landmark or landmarks located in such district;
(2) A significant number of structures meeting any of the standards of § 151.30(B);
(3) Establishing a sense of time and place unique to the city, and/or;
(4) Exemplifying or reflecting the cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history of the nation, the state or the city.
(C) A preliminary determination as to whether a district or an area meets one or more of the foregoing criteria shall be made within 60 days of the filing of a nomination with the HPC.
(Ord. O-06-23, passed 8-14-06; Am. Ord. O.23.07, passed 4-24-23)