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5� <br /> Summary of Findings Regarding Age <br /> The Area contains a total of 2 buildings or structures, of which 100% are <br /> thirty-five years of age or older as determined by field surveys and local <br /> research. Thus, more than 50% of the buildings (statutory requirement for <br /> consideration as a conservation area) exceed 35 years of age. <br /> 2. Dilapidation —Definition <br /> 0 Dilapidation refers to an "advanced" state of disrepair of the primary <br /> components of buildings or improvements, or the lack of necessary repairs, <br /> resulting in the building or improvement falling into a state of decay. <br /> Dilapidation as a factor is based upon the documented presence and <br /> reasonable distribution of buildings and improvements that are in an advanced <br /> state of disrepair. At a minimum, dilapidated buildings should be those with <br /> critical defects in primary structural components (roof, bearing walls, floor <br /> structure, and foundation), building systems (heating, ventilation, lighting and <br /> plumbing), and secondary structural components in such combination and <br /> extent that: <br /> a. major repair is required; or <br /> b. the defects are so serious and so extensive that the buildings must be <br /> removed. <br /> Summary of Findings Regarding Dilapidation <br /> There is no finding as to dilapidation. <br /> 3. Obsolescence—Definition <br /> An obsolete structure is one which is becoming obsolete or going out of use — <br /> not entirely disused, but gradually becoming so. Thus, obsolescence is a <br /> condition or process of falling into disuse. <br /> Obsolescence, as a factor, should be based upon the documented presence and <br /> reasonable distribution of buildings and other site improvements evidencing <br /> such obsolescence. Examples which might be cited include: <br /> • Functional Obsolescence: Structures are typically built for specific uses <br /> or purposes and their design, location, height and space arrangement are <br /> each intended for a specific occupancy at a given time. Buildings are <br /> obsolete when they contain characteristics or deficiencies which limit the <br /> use and marketability of such buildings. The characteristics may include <br /> loss in value to a property resulting from an inherent deficiency existing <br /> from poor design or layout, improper orientation of building on site, etc., <br /> which detracts from the overall usefulness or desirability of a property. <br /> Obsolescence in such buildings is frequently difficult and expensive to <br /> correct. <br /> 14 <br />