For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPLICANT. Any person that files an application for the issuance of a Historic District Permit. The applicant must be the owner, contract purchaser, or authorized agent of the subject historic site or historic resource within the Historic District.
APPLICATION. A request for the issuance of a Historic District Permit for work as described in § 93-7. The application shall be in such form and contain such information as may be required to provide information as shall be necessary for the Commission to evaluate and act upon such application in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 93.
PARTY. Any person identifying themselves to the Commission in the official record as having an interest in the outcome of an application being considered.
PERSON. Any individual, business entity, whether incorporated or not, association, or any other group of individuals, however organized.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE. Work on an historic site or an historic resource within the Historic District which does not alter in any way the exterior features of the subject property, including the architectural style, design, and general arrangement of the exterior, as well as the nature, texture, details, and dimensions of building materials, windows, doors, siding and the like. This definition applies, whenever appropriate, to the appurtenances and environmental setting of an historic site or resource, as well as to the building, structure, or object itself. See also, Chapter 93-7, and Chapter II of the Town of Chestertown Historic District Design Guidelines.
(Ord. 01-2012, passed 2-6-2012)