A. Criteria. The Commission shall consider the criteria provided in this chapter in order to evaluate potential landmarks and upon owner application as provided in Section 15.64.040 of this chapter to recommend a structure, building, object or site to be a designated landmark.
1. General Considerations.
a. The structure, building, object or site has significant character, interest or value as part of the historic, cultural or architectural characteristics of the Village, the state or the United States,
b. The structure, building, object or site is closely identified with a person or persons who significantly contributed to the culture or development of the Village, the state or the United States,
c. The structure, building, object or site is the result of the notable efforts of, or is the only known example of work by, a master builder, designer, architect, architectural firm or artist whose individual accomplishment has influenced the development of the Village, the state or the United States,
d. The unique location or singular physical characteristics of the structure, building, object or site make it an established and important visual feature,
e. The activities associated with the structure, building, object or site make it a current or former focal point of reference in the Village,
f. The structure, building or object is of a type or is associated with a use once common but now rare, or is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure and possesses a high level of integrity or architectural significance;
2. Architectural Significance.
a. The structure, building, object or site represents certain distinguishing characteristics of architecture inherently valuable for the study of a time period, type of property, method of construction or use of indigenous materials,
b. The structure, building, object or site embodies elements of design, detail, material or craftsmanship of exceptional quality,
c. The structure, building, object or site exemplifies a particular architectural style in terms of detail, material, and workmanship,
d. The structure, building, object or site is one of the few remaining examples of a particular architectural style,
e. The structure, building, object or site is, or is part of, a contiguous grouping that has a sense of cohesiveness expressed through a similarity of style characteristics, time period, type of property, method of construction, or use of indigenous materials, and accents the architectural significance of an area;
3. Historical Significance.
a. The structure, building, object or site is an exceptional example or an historic or vernacular style, or is one of the few such remaining properties in the Village,
b. The structure, building, object or site has a strong association with the life or activities of a person, persons, organization or group who significantly contributed to or participated in historic or cultural events,
c. The structure, building, object or site is associated with a notable historic event.
B. System for Evaluation of Landmarks. The Village Council shall by resolution establish a system for the evaluation of landmarks consistent with the criteria set forth in this section.
(Prior code § 20.03)