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

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

3. Is an outstanding work of a designer, builder or architect who has made a substantial contribution to the art;

4. Exemplifies or reflects special elements of the city’s cultural, special, economic, political, aesthetic, engineering or architectural history;

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

6. Has yielded or may be likely to yield important archaeological information;

7. Is a building or structure removed from its original location, but is significant primarily for architectural value, or is the only surviving structure associated with an historic person or event;

8. Is a cemetery which derives its primary significance from age, from distinctive design features, or from association with historic events or cultural patterns;

9. Is a reconstructed building constructed in an historically accurate manner on the original site;

10. Is a creative and unique example of old architecture and design created by persons not formally trained in the architectural or design professions, and which does not fit into formal architectural or historical categories.

1. Any person may nominate a building, structure, site, object or district for inclusion in the Everett register. Members of the Everett historical commission may submit nominations. In its designation decision, the commission shall consider the Everett historic resource survey and the Everett comprehensive plan.

2. In the case of individual properties, the designation shall include the complete address and all features including outbuildings which contribute to its designation.

3. In the case of Everett register district, the designation shall include description of the boundaries of the district; the characteristics of the district which justify its designation; and a list of all properties including features, structures, sites and objects which contribute to the designation of the district.

4. The Everett historical commission shall consider the merits of the nomination at a public hearing. If the commission finds that the nominated property is eligible for the Everett register of historic places, the commission shall make recommendations to the city council that the property be listed in the register. The public, property owner(s) and the authors of the nomination, if different, and lessees, if any, shall be notified of the listing.

5. Inclusion into the Everett register of historic places requires owner approval. Everett register historic districts require approval by owners of a majority of the properties in the proposed district.

6. Compliance with the Everett historical commission’s advice on proposed changes to the historic register properties is voluntary. But if the building is altered to destroy its historical and architectural significance, then the property would be taken off the register and would lose its special valuation status.

1. Listing on the Everett register of historic places is an honorary designation denoting significant association with the historic, archaeological, engineering or cultural heritage of the community.

2. Prior to the commencement of any work on a register property, excluding painting, and emergency measures, the owner must request a certificate of appropriateness from the commission for the proposed work. Violation of this rule shall be grounds for the commission to review the property for removal from the register.

3. As a certified local government (CLG), the commission may grant special tax valuation for the rehabilitation of properties listed on the Everett register of historic places.

4. Prior to whole or partial demolition of a register property, the property owner must request and receive a waiver of a certificate of appropriateness. (Ord. 3774-20 § 5(P) (Exh. 3), 2020.)