Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases in this chapter shall be interpreted giving them the same meaning as they have in common usage and so as to give this chapter its most reasonable application.
ALTERATION. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any structure.
AREA. A specific geographic division of the village.
ADDITION. Any act or process which changes one or more of
the “exterior architectural features” of a structure designated for preservation by adding to, joining with, or increasing the size or capacity of the structure.
BUILDING. Any structure created for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate from the Historic Preservation Commission authorizing plans for alternations, construction, removal, or demolition of a landmark or site within a designated historic district.
COMMISSION. The village Historic Preservation
Commission (1890 Theme Committee).
COMMISSIONERS. Voting members of the Historic Preservation Commission.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark or site within the historic district.
DESIGN GUIDELINES. A standard description or illustration of acceptable construction intended to preserve the historic and architectural character of a structure or area.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT. A department at the Village of Frankfort that consists of planning, zoning, economic development, code compliance, permitting, inspections, and engineering.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE. The general architectural composition of the exterior of a structure including, but not limited to the type, color, and the texture of the construction material and the type, design, and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and appurtenant elements.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. Major features that make a building notable or historically identifiable and contribute to the overall visual characteristic of the structure.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area designated as a HISTORIC DISTRICT by ordinance of the Village Board which contains properties or structures of historic and/or architectural significance that contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the historic district and Village of Frankfort.
LANDMARK. Any building, structure or site that has been designated as a LANDMARK by ordinance of the Village Board, due to its historic and/or architectural significance to the village.
OWNER OF RECORD. The person, corporation, or other legal entity listed as owner on the records of the County Recorder of Deeds.
REHABILITATION. The process of returning a structure to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the structure that are significant to its historic, or architectural heritage.
RELOCATION. The process of moving a structure on its existing site or to another site.
REPAIR. Mending of an existing improvement which is not new construction, relocation or alteration.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent location on or in the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on or in the ground.
STRUCTURAL CHANGE. Any change or repair in the supporting members of a building, structure, roof or exterior walls which would expand the building in height, width, or bulk of the building.
(Ord. 1454, passed 4-18-94; Am. Ord. 1455, passed 5-2-94; Am. Ord. 3261, passed 9-21-20)