As used in this chapter:
A. "Addition" means any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a building or structure by adding to, joining with or increasing the size or capacity of the building or structure.
B. "Alter" or "alteration" means any material change in external architectural features of any property, including, but not limited to, construction and reconstruction, which property lies within an Historic Preservation District or has been listed pursuant to this chapter, but does not include demolition.
C. "Certificate of approval" means approval given by the Commission for the issuance of a building permit(s) for alteration or demolition of structures, listed properties or structures or properties contained in a designated Landmark Preservation District.
D. "Change" means any alteration, demolition, removal or construction involving any property subject to the provisions of this chapter.
E. "Commission" means the Elyria Landmarks Commission.
F. "Demolish" or "demolition" means the razing or removal, in whole or in part, of any structure.
G. "External architectural feature" means the architectural treatment, in general arrangement, of such portion of the exterior of a structure as is designed to be exposed to public view, including, but not limited to, the kind and texture of the building material and the types of all windows, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such portion.
H. "Landmark Preservation District" means any area established by Council for the purpose of maintaining and fostering a distinctive historical, architectural, cultural or environmental character.
I. "Listed property" means any property which has special historical, aesthetic or architectural character, as part of the heritage, development or cultural characteristics of the City, State or United States, and which has been designated as a listed property pursuant to this chapter.
J. "Ohio Historical Inventory" means an accurate, continuing record of the architectural and historic properties of the State.
K. "Reconstruction" means the act or process of depicting, by means of new work, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving historic structure or landscape for the purposes of replicating its appearance at a specific time and in its historic location.
L. "Rehabilitation" means the act or process of making possible an efficient, compatible use for a historic structure or landscape through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving the portions or features which convey the historical, cultural, and architectural values.
M. "Restoration" means the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of an existing historic structure, landscape, or object as it appeared at a particular period of time, by removing modern additions and replacing lost portions of historic fabric, paint, or other elements.
N. "Structure" means any building, facade or fence, and shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof".
(Ord. 2017-26. Passed 3-6-17.)