For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any construction, replacement or change to the exterior of a building or structure when it is visible to the public. An ALTERATION shall include a proposed sign of changes or an existing sign.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The permit, issued by the Historic District Commission, which gives its approval for work to be done in the Historic Preservation District or on a landmark.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A government meeting the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act and the regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the State Heritage Council.
COMMISSION. The Historic Preservation District Commission.
DEMOLITION. Any act that destroys in whole or part, a landmark or a building or structure in the Historic Preservation District.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT. An area of architectural, historical or cultural significance which meets one or more of the criteria contained in § 155.06 of this chapter and which has been designated by the city.
LANDMARK. A building or structure of architectural, historical or cultural significance which meets one or more of the criteria contained in § 155.06 of this chapter and which has been designated by the city.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. An addition to an existing building or structure or the construction of a new building or structure.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. Any work, the purpose of which is to correct deterioration or to prevent deterioration of a designated historic property. The work shall restore the property to its appearance prior to deterioration or shall result in the protection of its appearance. The work shall involve the use of the same building materials or as close as possible to the original.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The Hopkins County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Prior Code, § 156.02) (Ord. passed 8-19-1996; Ord. passed 8-9-1999)