In considering the designation of any area, property or site in the City as a preservation district or landmark, due to historical significance, the Review Board shall apply the following criteria:
(a) The character, interest or value of the area, property or site as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the City, the State or the United States.
(b) The location as a site of a significant prehistoric or historic event.
(c) The identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the City.
(d) The exemplification by the area, property or site of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the City.
(e) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen.
(f) The identification of an area, property or site as the work of an architect or notable builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the City.
(g) The embodiment of elements or architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent architecture of significant character, charm or grandeur.
(h) A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the City.
(i) The portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(Ord. 160-95. Passed 6-19-95.)