Criteria for Evaluating a Heritage Building or Site

ARCHITECTURE/LANDSCAPING

• Is style notable, rare or unique; where many survive, is it a good example?
• Is age significant?
• Is design noteworthy due to excellence or artistic merit (craftsmanship, unique)?

HISTORY

• Person/event - how closely associated with house/site?
• Special social or life-style significance?

ENVIRONMENT

• Importance in establishing character of area or continuity of the street.
• Do the setting, landscaping or views contribute to character of street?
• Does the house/site have significance as a landmark?

USABILITY

• Can Stewardship of the building/site be assured?
• Will the use be compatible with the zoning?

INTEGRITY

• Original site?
• Any alterations?
• Structural condition?

VULNERABILITY

• Is there an imminent or potential threat of demolition, substantial alteration or redevelopment?
• Does the threat arise from the value of the land, condition of the structure, zoning of the site or adjacent land, or other factors?
• What is the size of the lot; the allowable and actual lot coverage; the allowable and actual floor area ratio?