21.06.050 Historic preservation district – Findings of fact and eligibility criteria

21.06.050 Historic preservation district – Findings of fact and eligibility criteria.

Designation of an HPD may occur when all of the following findings of fact are made and it is found that one or more of the established HPD eligibility criteria, as set forth below, apply:

1. That the proposed HPD has significant architectural or historical character or cultural value; and

2. That the proposed HPD will preserve and enhance the collective integrity of the contributing resources; and

3. GHDs only: There are at least 60 percent of the individual properties within the boundaries of the proposed GHD that are contributing resources which possess character, interest, or value as part of the heritage of the City and are found to meet one or more of the established criteria as set forth in subsection (B) of this section;

4. THDs only: All properties within the proposed THD possess character, interest, and value Citywide and collectively are found to meet one or more of the established criteria as set forth in subsection (B) of this section.

Criterion 1:	The proposed historic preservation district is identified with an event, person, or group that contributed significantly to the City’s prehistory or history.
Criterion 2:	Buildings, structures, objects, sites, signs or landscape elements within the proposed historic preservation district exemplify a particular architectural style, way of life, or period of development in the City.
Criterion 3:	Buildings or structures within the proposed historic preservation district are the best remaining examples of an architectural style, or are verified as having been designed or constructed by a master architect, designer or builder, and retain integrity.

(Ord. 3196 § 3, 2011).