In considering whether to recommend the designation of any area, property, or site in the City of Springboro as a Historic Preservation District or Landmark, the ARB 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 of Springboro, the State of Ohio, 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 of Springboro.
(d) The exemplification by the area, property, or site of the economic, social, or historic heritage of the City of Springboro.
(e) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type.
(f) The embodiment of elements of architectural design or detail or materials or craftsmanship which represent architecture of significant character, charm, or grandeur.
(g) A unique location or singular physical characteristics representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the City.
(h) The portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style.
(Ord. 0-15-4. Passed 2-19-15.)