(A) Within the historic district, all buildings and structures shall be classified and designated on the historic building map adopted and approved by the Mayor and Common Council and made a part of this ordinance as shown in Appendix A.
(B) Such buildings and structures shall be divided into three classes:
(1) Historic or significant: A property individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places or as a National Historic Landmark or that is an excellent example of a particular architectural style or vernacular form and is historically or architecturally important to the character of the Madison Local Historic District.
(2) Historic or contributing: A property constructed prior to 1940 that retains good architectural integrity and contributes to the historic and architectural character of the Madison Local Historic District.
(3) Nonrated or non-contributing: A property constructed after 1940 or one that has poor architectural integrity due to alterations or additions and does not contribute to the historic and architectural character of the Madison Local Historic District.
(C) The owner of a nonrated or non-contributing building or structure may ask the Board to designate such building as historic if he can show that it fits the necessary criteria.
(D) The Historic District Board of Review or designated staff may from time to time update the supporting information on the survey forms without impacting the ratings or map.
(Ord. 1982-12, passed 7-31-82; Am. Ord. 1987-12-B, passed 7-21-87; Am. Ord. 2022-28, passed 11-8-22)