§ 17.38.040. Designation—Criteria.

One or more of the following criteria must be met in order to establish a landmark overlay designation to one or more individual structures or areas in one or more lots or sites:

A.

Structures, sites or areas particularly representative of a distinct style, region or way of life;

B.

Structures, sites or areas connected with a business or use which was once common but now rare;

C.

Buildings and/or associated structures of greater age than surrounding structures;

D.

Buildings and/or associated structures containing original materials or workmanship which are valued in themselves;

One or more of the following criteria may be considered in measuring the appropriateness of a potential landmark overlay designation:

E.

Buildings and/or associated structures which are preserved or capable of being restored to their former condition;

F.

Buildings and/or associated structures particularly well related to their site or area;

G.

Buildings and/or associated structures expressing their function well;

H.

Structures, sites or areas visible or accessible to the public;

I.

Buildings and/or associated structures existing in appropriate settings (trees, walls, yard, etc.);

J.

Structures, sites or areas surrounded by land use significant for preservation of the structure, site or area.

(Prior code § 1937)