183.03 DEFINITIONS.

   The following definitions shall apply only to the provisions of this chapter:

   (a)    "Alter" or "alteration" means any material change in external architectural features of any property, including but not limited to, construction and reconstruction, which lies within a Landmark District or has been listed under the provisions of this section, but not including demolition or removal.

   (b)    "Easement" means any fractional portion of a legally deeded parcel of land. An individual wishing landmark status for a building on his or her property may submit a plat designating the area to be designated landmark.

   (c)    "Exterior architectural feature" means the architectural treatment in general arrangement of such scale and portion of the exterior of a structure as is designated to be exposed to public view, including the kind and texture of the building materials, and the type of all windows, window lites, doors, structure massing, lights, signs and any other fixtures appurtenant to such portion.

   (d)    "Demolish" or "demolition" means the razing or removal, in whole or in part, of any structure.

   (e)    "Structure" means any building, facade, or fence, and shall be construed as if followed by the words, "or part thereof".

   (f)    "Listed property" means any property which has special character, historical, esthetic or architectural value as part of the heritage, development or cultural characteristics of the City, State or the United States and which has been designated as a listed property pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

   (g)    "Delisted property" means any property which has been irreversibly altered either by demolition and/or alteration.

   (h)    "Landmark District" means any area of two or more adjacent properties established by Council and designated by this section for the purpose of maintaining and fostering a distinctive historical, architectural, cultural or environmental character. Sections of this chapter which address a singular property also apply to district classification of two or more adjacent properties.

   (i)    "Site or environment" means man-made features within the legal boundaries of the property independent of the main building(s). Including, but not limited to, outbuildings, fences, parking areas or established bodies of water.

   (j)    "Archaeological" sites which have historical significance in the time frame of pre-historic, pre-settlement or early settlement of Aurora.

      (Ord. 1987-22. Passed 4-27-87.)