Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions shall govern the interpretation of this Chapter:
ALTERATION. Any work involving the exterior of a designated structure for which a City permit must be obtained, including the demolition, addition, removal, restoration, relocation or other modification, in whole or in part, of a structure.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. A criterion used in designating a structure that is an outstanding or surviving example of period, style, detail, unique craftsmanship or method of construction; or represents the work of a locally, statewide or nationally significant architect, designer, or builder.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The document verifying that alterations proposed to a designated structure comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION. The document authorizing work described in a disapproved Certificate of Appropriateness, after all alternatives were considered, because it was subsequently determined that such disapproval results in a substantial hardship on the owner.
CULTURAL RESOURCE. A structure that has aesthetic, cultural, architectural or historical significance to the City, State or nation, and that may have been designed as a landmark, significant, recognized or historic district under this Chapter.
HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. A criterion used to designate a structure or district in which events occurred that made a significant contribution to City, State or national history or culture; or that involved a close association with the lives of people who made a significant contribution to the history and development of the City, State or nation.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. A designated area consisting of one (1) or more contiguous parcels improved with structures at which events occurred that made a significant contribution to the City, State or national history or culture, or an area that contains structures that are collectively significant examples of period, style, or method of construction that provide distinguishing characteristics of the architectural type or period represented. An historic district may be either a landmark district or a significant district.
INCIDENTAL EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE. The repair or replacement of building features in like kind, or paint up/clean up work, that does not change either the exterior appearance of the building envelope of a designated structure.
LANDMARK STRUCTURE. A structure designated as an exceptional example of the highest architectural, historical, or cultural significance to the community.
MAJOR EXTERIOR ALTERATION. An alteration resulting in an addition, demolition, or other significant modification to the existing envelope, or a substantial change in the exterior appearance of any structure designated landmark, significant or historic district.
MINOR EXTERIOR ALTERATION. An alteration resulting in a noticeable but less than substantial change in the exterior appearance, but no change in the existing envelope of a structure designated landmark, significant or historic district.
OWNER. The fee title owner of real property on which there is a designated structure, or which is part of an historic district, or any person who applies for any certificate under this Chapter.
RECOGNIZED STRUCTURE. A structure designated as being of architectural, historical, or cultural interest.
SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE. A structure designated as being of substantial architectural, historical, or cultural significance to the community.
STRUCTURE. A building, sign or other constructed feature, improvement or appurtenance.
('65 Code, § 38-2) (Ord. No. 91-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 91-018 § 1; Ord. No. 94-017 § 1; Ord. No. 2002-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2003-019 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2004-004 § 1 (part))