In order to qualify for designation as a historic site pursuant to this subchapter, the HPB must determine that it has historic significance due to one or more of the following factors:
(A) It has character, interest or value as part of the historical development, heritage or culture of the community, state or nation;
(B) Its location as a site of a significant historic event;
(C) Its identification with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture and development of the town;
(D) Its exemplification of the cultural, economic, social or historic heritage of the town;
(E) Its portrayal of the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by distinctive architectural style;
(F) Its embodiment of distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or specimen;
(G) Its identification as the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the town;
(H) Its embodiment of the elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship that represent a significant architectural innovation;
(I) Its relationship to other distinctive areas that are eligible for preservation according to a plan based on a historic, cultural or architectural motif; and
(J) Its unique location or singular physical characteristic representing an established and familiar visual feature of a neighborhood or of the town.
(Ord. 01-07, passed 2-14-2007)