For the purpose of this subchapter, 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 or changes to an existing sign. Painting and ordinary maintenance and repairs shall not be considered ALTERATIONS.
BUILDING. Any structure designed or constructed for residential, commercial, industrial or other use.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA). The permit, issued by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, which provides for its approval for work or demolition to be done in the historic district or on a landmark.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG). A government meeting the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act and the implementing or regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the state’s Heritage Council.
COMMISSION. The Elizabethtown Historic Preservation Commission.
COUNCIL. The Elizabethtown City Council.
DEMOLITION. Any act that destroys in whole or in part, a landmark or a building or structure in the historic district.
DESIGNATED PROPERTY. A landmark or a building or structure in an historic district. DESIGNATED PROPERTY shall include all lots within an historic district and the entire lot containing a landmark.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area of architectural, historical or cultural significance which meets one or more of the criteria contained in this subchapter 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 this subchapter and which has been designated by the city.
MAJOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE. Structural alterations and structural repairs made within any 12-month period costing in excess of 50% of the value of the structure, as determined by comparison of the extent/value of the alterations involved and the replacement value of the structure at the time the plans for the alteration are approved.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. An addition to an existing building or structure or the construction a new building or structure.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. 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 present appearance. The work shall involve the use of the same building materials or available materials that are as similar to the original materials as feasible. Work that changes the external appearance of a property shall be considered an alteration for the purposes of this subchapter.
PLANNING COMMISSION. The Elizabethtown Planning Commission.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent location to the ground or attached to something having permanent location on the ground.
(Ord. 16-2012, passed 8-6-2012)