The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following meanings:
COMMISSION: The historic preservation commission of the County of Canyon.
COUNTY: County of Canyon, Idaho.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The research, documentation, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its communities or the nation.
HISTORIC PROPERTY: Any building, structure, area or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its communities or the nation.