In considering the designation of any area, property or site as a historic district or of any building or structure as a landmark, the 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, State, or nation;
(b) The location as a site of a significant historic event;
(c) The identification with a person or persons of historical significance;
(d) The exemplification by the area, property, or site of the cultural, economic or social heritage of the City, State, or nation;
(e) The portrayal of a group of people in an era of history, characterized by a distinctive architectural style;
(f) The embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of a building type or architectural style;
(g) The embodiment of elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship, which represent architecture of significant character;
(h) The identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose work has influenced the City, State, or nation;
(i) The potential to yield information important in prehistory or history; and
(j) A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the City.
(Ord. 2013-4. Passed 8-19-13.)