In making a designation for a historic district or landmark, the City Council shall consider one or more of the following criteria:
(A) Character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City of Mount Pleasant, Titus County, State of Texas, or the United States;
(B) Location as the site of a significant historic event;
(C) Identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the city;
(D) Exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historical heritage of the city;
(E) Portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style;
(F) Embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen;
(G) Identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city;
(H) Embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant architectural innovation;
(I) Relationship to other distinctive buildings, sites or areas which are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on historic, cultural or architectural motif;
(J) Unique location of singular physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the city;
(K) Archaeological value in that it has produced or can be expected to produce data affecting theories of historic or prehistoric interest;
(L) Value as an aspect of community sentiment or public pride.
(Ord. 2013-14, passed 11-5-13)