17.90.060 Criteria for designation.
The Board and City Council will consider the following criteria in reviewing nominations of properties for designation:
A. Structures. Structures must be at least fifty years old and meet one or more of the following criteria for architectural, cultural or geographic and environmental significance. A structure can be exempted from the age standard if the Council finds it to be exceptionally important in other criteria.
B. Architectural, Cultural or Geographic/ Environmental Criteria. Historic structures or sites shall meet one or more of the following criteria in order to be considered for designation.
1. Architectural:
a. Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period;
b. Is an example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, state-wide, regionally or locally;
c. Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;
d. Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design;
e. Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;
f. Exhibits a pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria;
g. Is a significant historic remodel.
2. Cultural:
a. Is a site of an historic event that had an effect upon society;
b. Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or ethnic heritage of the City; or
c. Is associated with a notable person or the work of a notable person.
3. Geographic/Environmental:
a. Enhances the sense of identity of the City; or
b. Is an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the City.
C. Prehistoric and Historic Archaeological Structures or Sites. Prehistoric and historic archaeological structures or sites shall meet one or more of the following:
1. Architectural:
a. Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction; or
b. Is a unique example of structure.
2. Cultural:
a. Has the potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the area’s history or prehistory;
b. Is associated with an important event in the area’s development;
c. Is associated with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable person(s);
d. Is a typical example or is associated with a particular ethnic or other community group; or
e. Is a unique example of an event in local history.
3. Geographic/Environmental.
a. Is geographically or regionally important.
D. General Criteria. Each property will also be evaluated based on physical integrity using the following criteria (a property need not meet all the following criteria):
1. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, region, state or nation;
2. Retains original design features, materials and/or character;
3. Is in the original location or same historic context if it has been moved;
4. Has been accurately reconstructed or restored. (Ord. 08-11 (part), 2008)