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The Board of Trustees shall consider the following criteria in reviewing nominations of properties for designation:

1. Landmarks. Landmarks must be at least fifty (50) years old and meet one (1) or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance hereinafter described. A landmark could be exempt from the age standard if it is found to be exceptionally important in other significant criteria.

a. Historic sites shall meet one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Architectural.

(a) Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period;

(b) Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, statewide, regionally or locally;

(c) Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value;

(d) Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design;

(e) Style is particularly associated with the Frederick/ Northern Colorado area;

(f) Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history;

(g) Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one (1) of the above criteria; and

(h) Significant historic remodel.

(2) Social.

(a) Site of historic event that had an effect upon society;

(b) Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community; and

(c) An association with a notable person or the work of a notable person.

(3) Geographic/environmental.

(a) Enhances sense of identity of the community; and

(b) An established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.

b. Prehistoric and historic archaeological sites shall meet one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Architectural.

(a) Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction; and

(b) A unique example of structure.

(2) Social.

(a) Potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the area’s history or prehistory;

b) An association with an important event in the area’s development;

c) An association with a notable person or work of a notable person.

d) A typical example/ association with a particular ethnic group; and

e) A unique example of an event in Frederick/Northern Colorado’s history.

(3) Geographic and environmental. Geographically or regionally important. Buried human remains will be handled in as culturally sensitive and appropriate manner as possible.

c. All properties will be evaluated for their physical integrity using the following criteria (a property need not meet all of 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) Original location or same historic context after having been moved.

(4) Has been accurately reconstructed or restored based on documentation.

2. Districts. For the purposes of this Section, a district is a geographically definable area including a concentration, linkage or continuity of subsurface sites, buildings, structures and/or objects. A district is related by a pattern of either physical elements or social activities. Significance is determined by applying criteria to the pattern and unifying elements. Nominations will not be considered unless the application contains written approval of sixty percent (60%) of the property owners within the district boundaries. Properties that do not contribute to the significance of the historic district may be included within the boundaries, as long as the noncontributing elements do not noticeably detract from the district’s sense of time, place and historical development. Noncontributing elements will be evaluated for their magnitude of impact by considering their size, scale, design, location and/or information potential. District boundaries will be defined by visual changes, historical documentation of different association or patterns of development, or evidence of changes in site type or site density as established through testing or survey. In addition to meeting at least one (1) of the criteria outlined in Paragraphs a through d below, the district must be at least fifty (50) years old. The district could be exempt from the age standard if the resources are found to be exceptionally important in other significant criteria. Historic districts shall meet one (1) or more of the following criteria:

a. Architectural.

(1) Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period.

(2) Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, state-wide, regionally or locally.

(3) Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.

(4) Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design.

(5) Style particularly associated with the Frederick/Northern Colorado area.

(6) Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history.

(7) Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least (1) one of the above criteria.

(8) Significant historic remodel.

b. Social.

(1) Site of historic event that had an effect upon society.

(2) Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community.

(3) An association with a notable person or the work of a notable person.

c. Geographic/environmental.

(1) Enhances sense of identity of the community.

(2) An established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.

d. Archaeology/subsurface.

(1) Potential to make an important contribution to the area’s history or prehistory.

(2) An association with an important event in the area’s development.

(3) An association with a notable person or work of a notable person.

(4) Distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction.

(5) Geographical importance.

(6) A typical example/association with a particular ethnic group.

(7) A typical example/association with a local cultural or economic activity.

(8) A unique example of an event or structure.