In considering the designation of any area, structure, work of art, or similar object in the village 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 listed property as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the village, the state, or the country;
(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 village;
(D) The exemplification by the area or listed property of the cultural, economic, social, or historic heritage of the village;
(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 village;
(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; and
(J) A unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood, community, or the village.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)