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f. Individually listed in the county Register of Historic Places; or, g. Individually listed in a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified by an approved State program (including certified local governments) as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs. Historic Preservation Commission has strict guidance to follow in rendering their decision to approve, approve with conditions, or delay demolition. The HPC will base their decision on four standards which will be weighed using a point scale of 0 to 2, where 0 means that the structure does not meet the standard, 1 means the structure moderately meets the standard, and 2 means the structure significantly meets the standard. A total score of 4 or greater will result in issuance of a COA with an order to delay demolition for 365 days from the date in the COA. A total score of less than 4 may result in the issuance of a delay of less than 365 days or no delay of demolition. The standards are as follows:
1. Architectural Integrity
a. The structure has maintained the integrity of its original architectural form. b. Changes made to the structure over 50 years ago have gained historic significance.
2. Architectural Style
a. The structure has a distinctive architectural style. b. It has superior craftsmanship.
c. The structure is the last or oldest example of a certain building type. d. It is one of a cluster of buildings that are significant as a group.
3. Cultural Significance: The structure is culturally significant due to factors such as its historic use, an event, a person, a builder, or an architect associated with the structure. 4. Structural Integrity a. The structure will be given a score of 2 points for structural integrity unless the applicant has provided an engineer’s report stating otherwise. b. Said report will be paid for by the applicant using a structural engineer recommend by the SHPO. c. The structural components – roof, wall, floor, and foundation systems will each have a value of ½ point. d. If the report states that a system is structurally unsound the score of 2 will be reduced by ½ point per system rated at 50% or more unsound.
In issuing a COA for demolition of a historic structure the HPC may require the following as conditions:
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