For the purposes of this subchapter, an improvement may be designated a cultural resource by the City Council, and any area within the city may be designated an historic district by the City Council pursuant to § 156.095, if it meets the following criteria:
(A) It exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city’s cultural, social, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering, or architectural history;
(B) It is identified with persons or events significant in local, state, or national history;
(C) It embodies distinctive characteristics of a style, type, period, or method of construction, or is a valuable example of the use of indigenous materials or craftsmanship; or
(D) It is representative of the notable work of a builder, designer, or architect.
(Prior Code, § 13-8-4) (Ord. 468, passed 4-15-1980)