§ 17.52.050. Criteria for establishing historic districts.  


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  • In determining if an area, neighborhood or district shall be established an historic district the following criteria shall be examined:

    A.

    An historic district shall include historic sites or structures, as defined above.

    B.

    An historic district should include a group of related sites buildings and structures in their original setting which contribute an understanding of their heritage of the community.

    C.

    The group of structures, buildings or sites should provide the area with a sense of uniqueness, and it should be readily distinguishable from other areas of the community.

    D.

    There should be a significant number of structures of related or similar characteristics to make a recognizable entity.

(Ord. NS121, 1985)