(A) An historic district shall include a building, groups of buildings, structure(s), site(s), monument(s), streetscape(s), or neighborhood(s) which meet at least one of the following criteria:
(1) Historic.
(a) Has significant character, interest, or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the town, state, or nation; or is associated with a person who played a significant role in local, state, or national history; or
(b) Is the site of an historic event; or
(c) Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social, or historic heritage of the community.
(2) Architecturally worthy.
(a) Embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural or engineering type; or
(b) Is the work of a designer whose individual work has significantly influenced the development of the community; or
(c) Is the work of a designer of such prominence that such work gains its value from the designer's reputation; or
(d) Contains elements of design, detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation; or
(e) Contains any architectural style, detail, or other element in danger of being lost;
(f) Owing to its unique location or physical characteristics, represents an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or the town; or
(g) Exemplifies the built environment in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(B) An ordinance approving the establishment of an historic district, may exclude changes in paint colors from the activities requiring the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness before a permit may be issued or work begun.
(Ord. 2005-05, passed 4-25-05)