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ORDINANCE NO. NS- 1519 PAGE T~O (v) Outstanding examples of structure displaying original architectural integrity, structurally or stylistically, or both. (vi) Unique structures or places that act as focal or pivotal points important as a key to the character or visual quality of an area. (b) Property may be designated as historical property if it meets any of the following standards of historical significance: (i) Sites and structures connected with events significant in the economic, cultural, political, social, civic, ethnic or military history of the City of Santa Ana, the County of Orange, the State of California, or the United States of America. (ii) Structures or areas identified with the lives of historical personages of the City of Santa Ana, the County of Orange, the State of California, or the United States of America. (iii) Sites and groups of structures representing historical development patterns, including, but not limited to, urbanization patterns, railroads, agricultural settlements, and canals. Sec. 30-3. Application of State Historical Building Code. Any building or structure designated as having historical or architectual importance by inclusion in the Santa Aha Register of Historical Property shall be deemed a "qualified historical building or structure" for purposes of applying the State Historical Building Code, as set forth in Part 2.7 (commencing with section 18950) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California and Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. The Director of Building Safety is authorized to apply the said State Historical Building Code to any such building or structure. Sec. 30-4. Historical rehabilitation areas. The City Council, after public hearing noticed and held in the manner prescribed by section 37628 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, may, by resolution designate any area within the City as an Historical Rehabilitation Area upon finding that such area complies with one or more of the following standards: (i) The area constitutes a distinct section of the City and has special character, historical, architectual, or aesthetic interest and value. (ii) The area provides significant examples of architectual values of the past or landmarks in the history of architecture.