As used in this chapter, the following words shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Alteration" means any action to change, modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior features of an existing structure or site within the Historic Design Review District. For the purpose of this item, ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or premises and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable, is excluded from the definition of "alteration", provided such work does not involve a change in color or type of building materials, except windows which may be replaced with newer materials available, so long as the street view of the window size and design is unchanged.
(b) “Applicant" means any person, persons, association, organization, partnership, unit of government, public body or corporation who applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to undertake an environmental change within the District.
(c) “Architectural Character" means the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure including the type and texture of the light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising sign, “exterior features" means the style, material, size and location of the sign.
(d) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate authorizing any environmental change within an established Historic Design Review District.
(e) "Concept Review" means that process of allowing a person to meet with the Design Review Board to receive nonbinding feedback on a proposed alteration prior to submitting a formal application for a certificate of appropriateness.
(f) "Design Review Board" means the Design Review Board of the City of Chillicothe.
(g) “District" means a Historic Design Review District(s) as may be established by City Council, pursuant to Section 1167.03
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(h) "Environmental Change" means the construction, alteration, demolition or removal of any property subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(i) "Listed Property" means any property not within a design review district that is identified and protected under this chapter as if it were in a district.
(j) "Owner" means the owner of record, according to records maintained by the Ross County Auditor, and the term shall include the plural as well as the singular.
(k) "Preserve" or "Preservation" means the process, including maintenance, of treating an existing building to arrest or slow future deterioration, stabilize the structure and provide structural safety without changing or adversely affecting the character of appearance of the structure.
(Ord. 23-12. Passed 3-26-12.)