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A. An historic resource may be designated as a Lakewood landmark if it is more than 50 years old or, in the case of a landmark district, contains resources that are more than 50 years old, and possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association, and:

1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of national, state or local history; or

2. Is associated with the lives of persons significant in national, state or local history; or

3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, style or method of design or construction, or that represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or

4. Has yielded or may be likely to yield information important in prehistory or history; or

5. Is an outstanding work of a designer or builder who has made a substantial contribution to the art.

B. A historic resource may be designated a community landmark because it is an easily identifiable visual feature of a neighborhood or city and contributes to the distinctive quality or identity of such neighborhood or the City or because of its association with significant historical events or historic themes, association with important or prominent persons in the community or county, or recognition by local citizens for substantial contribution to the neighborhood or community. An improvement or site qualifying for designation solely by virtue of satisfying criteria set out in this section shall be designated a community landmark.

C. Cemeteries, birthplaces or graves of historical figures, properties owned by religious institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from their original locations, reconstructed historic buildings, properties primarily commemorative in nature, and properties that have achieved significance within the past 40 years shall not be considered eligible for designation. However, such a property shall be eligible for designation if it is:

1. An integral part of districts that meet the criteria set out in this chapter; or

2. A religious property deriving primary significance from architectural or artistic distinction or historical importance; or

3. A building or structure removed from its original location but which is significant primarily for its architectural value, or which is the surviving structure most importantly associated with a historic person or event; or

4. A birthplace, grave or residence of a historical figure of outstanding importance if there is no other appropriate site or building directly associated with his or her productive life; or

5. A cemetery that derives its primary significance from graves of persons of transcendent importance, from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events; or

6. A reconstructed building when accurately executed in a suitable environment and presented in a dignified manner or as part of a restoration master plan, and when no other building or structure with the same association has survived; or

7. A property commemorative in intent of design, age, tradition, or symbolic value has invested it with its own historical significance; or

8. A property achieving significance within the past 40 years if it is of exceptional importance.

D. A tree may be designated as a heritage tree due to its historical, cultural, or environmental significance to the community. The purpose of the heritage tree designation is to ensure additional measures of protection and maintenance for trees with unique characteristics, historical importance, or cultural significance. The nomination and designation process shall follow LMC 2.48.050 and 2.48.060. Heritage trees are not subject to LMC 2.48.070. All heritage trees shall be retained unless allowed to be removed per Chapter 18A.70 LMC, Article III, Tree Preservation.

A complete application for heritage tree nomination and designation shall include the following information:

1. A short description of the tree(s), including the address or location, species, and size (height, crown spread, and DBH);

2. Reason for designation as a heritage tree(s) including special characteristics of the tree and/or site; and

3. A report completed by an ISA certified arborist to identify the tree’s characteristics, current condition, and maintenance needs. [Ord. 775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 578 § 1, 2014; Ord. 251 § 1, 2000.]