(A) For the purposes of this chapter, a historic structure, historic site, or historic district designation may be placed on any site, natural or improved, including any building, improvement or structure located thereon, or any area of particular historic, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance to the City such as historic structures, sites, or districts which:
(1) Exemplify or reflect the broad cultural, political, economic or social history of the nation, state or community; or
(2) Are identified with historic personages or with important events in national, state or local history; or
(3) Embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or elements inherently valuable for a study of a period, style, method of construction or indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or
(4) Are representative of the notable work of a master builder, designer or architect who influenced his/her age; or
(5) Have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important to prehistory or history.
(B) The Commission may establish guidelines and develop criteria for historic structure, historic site and historic district designation providing such are in conformance with the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, the following items:
(1) The height, gross volume, roof design and architectural details of any new or altered structure;
(2) The proportion between a building's width, height, and fenestration (design and location of doors and windows).
(3) The building masses and the spaces between them;
(4) Materials, textures, colors and patterns used in improvement;
(5) Landscaping;
(6) Visual compatibility with related elements of the improvement and with other improvements within the historic overlay district.
(Ord. 705/96, passed 3-28-96)