9-11-4: DESIGNATION CRITERIA:
The following criteria shall be used in reviewing proposals for designation pursuant to section 9-11-3 of this chapter:
A. Landmarks/Landmark Sites: Landmarks or landmark sites must be at least fifty (50) years old and meet one or more of the criteria for architectural, social or geographic/environmental significance as described in subsections A1 through A3 of this section. A landmark may be exempted from the age requirement if it is found to be exceptionally important in other significant criteria.
1. Landmarks And Landmark Sites: Landmarks or landmark sites shall meet at least one of the following:
a. Architectural:
1. Exemplifies specific elements of architectural style or period.
2. Is an example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, statewide, regionally, or locally.
3. Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.
4. Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design.
5. Is of a style particularly associated with the Breckenridge area.
6. Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history.
7. Includes a pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria.
8. Is a significant historic remodel.
b. Social:
1. Is a site of a historic event that had an effect upon society.
2. Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community.
3. Is associated with a notable person or the work of a notable person.
c. Geographic/Environmental:
1. Enhances sense of identity of the community.
2. Is an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.
2. Archaeological Sites: Archaeological sites shall meet one or more of the following:
a. Architectural:
1. Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction.
2. Is a unique example of structure.
b. Social:
1. Has the potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the area's history or prehistory.
2. Is associated with an important event in Breckenridge's or Summit County's development.
3. Is associated with a notable person(s) or is the work of a notable person(s).
4. Is a typical example of or is associated with a particular ethnic group.
5. Is a unique example of an event in Breckenridge's or Summit County's history.
c. Geographic/Environmental:
1. Is geographically or regionally important.
Buried human remains shall be handled in as culturally sensitive and appropriate a manner as possible.
3. Physical Integrity: All properties proposed for designation as landmarks or landmark sites under this chapter shall be evaluated for their physical integrity using the following criteria (a property need not meet all of the following criteria):
a. The property shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation.
b. The property retains original design features, materials and/or character.
c. The structure is on its original location or is in the same historic context after having been moved.
d. The structure has been accurately reconstructed or restored based on documentation.
B. Historic Districts And Cultural Landscape Districts: Properties that do not contribute to the significance of the historic district or cultural landscape district may be included within the boundaries of a historic or cultural landscape district as long as the noncontributing elements do not noticeably detract from the district's sense of time, place and historical development. Noncontributing elements shall 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 associations 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 of the following criteria, a historic district or cultural landscape district must be at least fifty (50) years old. The town may waive age requirement for a particular historic or cultural landscape district if the resources within the proposed district are found to be exceptionally important in other significant criteria.
Historic and cultural landscape districts shall meet one or more of the following:
1. Architectural:
a. The area exemplifies specific elements of an architectural period or style.
b. The area is an example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for expertise nationally, statewide, regionally or locally.
c. The area demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value.
d. The area represents an innovation in construction, materials, or design.
e. The area is of a style particularly associated with Breckenridge area.
f. The area represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of history.
g. The area includes a pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the above criteria.
h. The area includes one or more significant historic remodels.
2. Social:
a. The area is a site of historic event that has an effect upon society.
b. The area exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the community.
c. The area is associated with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable person(s).
3. Geographic/Environmental:
a. The area enhances sense of identity of the community.
b. The area is an established and familiar natural setting or visual feature of the community.
4. Archaeology/Subsurface:
a. The area has the potential to make an important contribution to the area's history or prehistory.
b. The area is associated with an important event in the area's development.
c. The area is associated with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable person(s).
d. The area includes distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of construction.
e. The area is of geographical importance.
f. The area includes a typical example of or is associated with a particular ethnic group.
g. The area includes a typical example of or is associated with a local cultural or economic activity.
h. The area is a unique example of an event or structure. (Ord. 24, Series 2001)