1138.02 DEFINITIONS.

   The following definitions shall apply only to Chapter 1138 of these Codified Ordinances:

   (a)   "Alteration" means a change to an Architectural Feature, to a Structure, to Real Property or to any other external feature, including but not limited to any removal, construction or modification of any property, landscaping, sign or fence that lies within the Downtown Design Review District.

   (b)   "Applicant" means the property owner, lessee, occupant, or his or her authorized representative, who submits a request for any development, variance, alteration, review or other procedure as authorized in this ordinance.

   (c)   "Architectural Feature" means any exterior features that add to the characteristic or design aesthetic of a building on site

   (d)   "Complete Applicant" means the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to be deposited with the Administrator, together with such plans, specifications and drawings needed to convey the scope of the proposed Alteration.

   (e)   "Downtown Design Review District" means any area within the City designated by Council to be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

   (f)   "Downtown Design Review Guidelines" means a written set of examples of good and bad design features. The review guidelines are meant to help convey the aesthetic character of the Downtown Design Review District.

   (g)   "Member" means any Member of the Downtown Design Review Board as established under this chapter.

   (h)   "Minor Alteration" means either:

      (1)   An alteration for which there is no reasonable basis to object to the alteration based on the Downtown Design Review Guidelines; or

      (2)    An alteration that will have little or no impact on the distinctive aesthetic character of the Downtown Design Review District. Based on these criteria, the Administrator has authority to determine whether a proposed alteration is a minor alteration.

   (i)   “Property owner" means the owner or owners of record, lessees or occupants, of real property.

   (j)   "Real Property" includes lands, tenements, structures and hereditaments.

   (k)   “Administrator of the Board" or "Administrator" shall be a staff member designated by the Downtown Design Review Board.

   (l)   "Structure" means anything constructed or erected, or placed on the land, the use of which requires a permanent location on the ground or attachment or something having a location on the ground. This includes but is not limited to buildings, walls, fences, advertising signs, and billboards.

      (Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)