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may exempt a landmark from the age standard if it is found to be exceptionally <br />important in other significance criteria: <br />1. Historic landmarks shall meet one or more of the following criteria: <br />a. Architectural. <br />(1) Exemplifies specific elements of an architectural style or period. <br />(2) Example of the work of an architect or builder who is recognized for <br />expertise nationally, statewide, regionally, or locally. <br />(3) Demonstrates superior craftsmanship or high artistic value. <br />(4) Represents an innovation in construction, materials or design. <br />(5) Style particularly associated with the Louisville area. <br />(6) Represents a built environment of a group of people in an era of <br />history that is culturally significant to Louisville. <br />(7) Pattern or grouping of elements representing at least one of the <br />above criteria. <br />(8) Significant historic remodel. <br />b. Social. <br />(1) Site of historic event that had an effect upon society. <br />(2) Exemplifies cultural, political, economic or social heritage of the <br />community. <br />(3) Association with a notable person or the work of a notable person. <br />c. Geographic /environmental. <br />(1) Enhances sense of identity of the community. <br />(2) An established and familiar natural setting or visual feature that is <br />culturally significant to the history of Louisville. <br />2. Prehistoric and historic archaeological sites shall meet one or more of the following: <br />a. Architectural. <br />(1) Exhibits distinctive characteristics of a type, period or manner of <br />construction. <br />(2) A unique example of structure. <br />b. Social. <br />(1) Potential to make an important contribution to the knowledge of the <br />area's history or prehistory. <br />(2) Association with an important event in the area's history. <br />(3) Association with a notable person(s) or the work of a notable <br />person(s). <br />(4) A typical example /association with a particular ethnic group. <br />(5) A unique example of an event in Louisville's history. <br />c. Geographic /environmental. <br />(1) Geographically or regionally important. <br />3. All properties will be evaluated for physical integrity and shall meet one or more of <br />the following criteria: <br />a. Shows character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or <br />cultural characteristics of the community, region, state, or nation. <br />b. Retains original design features, materials and /or character. <br />6 <br />