§ 16-104. Application and review.

(a)

Application contents. An application for designation of a resource must include the following information:

(1)

A written description of the boundaries of the proposed district or the location of the proposed resource or property to be evaluated;

(2)

A map illustrating the boundaries of the proposed district or the location of the proposed resource of the property to be evaluated;

(3)

A statement explaining the following:

a.

The reason why the proposed district, resource or property should be designated;

b.

The reason why the proposed boundaries of the proposed district are appropriate for designation;

c.

The potential impact, if any, that designation of the proposed district or resource would have on the owners, surrounding residents and other property owners in the area.

(b)

Review criteria. The Commission must find that all of the following criteria has been met in order to approve a proposed resource or district:

(1)

The proposed resource or district has historical significance because:

a.

There is an association with the life or activities of a person, group, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution to the city, county, state or nation;

b.

There is an association with an event that has made a significant contribution to the city, county, state or nation;

c.

There is an association with broad patterns of political, economic or industrial history in the city, county, state or nation;

d.

Existing land use surrounding the resource contributes to the integrity of the historic period represented;

e.

The resource contributes to the continuity or historic character of the street, neighborhood and/or community; or

f.

The property is 50 years old or older in conjunction with other criteria listed in subsections (b)(1)a through e of this section.

(2)

The proposed resource or district has architectural significance because:

a.

It is an example of a particular architectural style, building type and/or convention;

b.

It has a high quality of composition, detailing and/or craftsmanship;

c.

It is an example of a particular material and/or method of construction;

d.

The resource retains its original design features, materials and/or character;

e.

It is the only remaining, or one of a few remaining resources of a particular style, building type, design, material or method of construction; or

f.

It is a visual landmark.

(3)

The proposed resource or district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

(4)

The proposed site has potential to yield information significant in prehistory or history.

(Prior Code, § 27.020; Code 2006, § 15.8.6; Ord. No. 1254, § 1(part), 1992)