In considering the designation of any area, structure, work of art or similar object in the City as a preservation district or listed property, the Board shall apply, in addition to any other available information, the following criteria:
(a) The character, interest or value of the area or property 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 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 or property of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the City;
(e) The portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style;
(f) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen;
(g) Identification as the work of an architect or notable builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the City;
(h) The embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent architecture of significant character, charm or grandeur;
(i) The relationship to other distinctive areas or structures which are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on an historic, environmental, cultural, educational or architectural theme;
(j) A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community or the City.
(Ord. 1976-134. Passed 10-26-76.)