The following terms shall have the following meanings unless a contrary meaning is required by the context or is specifically prescribed. Words in the present tense include the future tense. The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular. The word “shall” is always mandatory. The word “person” includes a firm, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation, as well as an individual. Terms not defined in this section have the meanings customarily assigned to them.
ALTERATION. A material or material with a permanent color change in the external architectural features of any building, structure, or site within a local historic district.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA). A document, similar to a building permit, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission to individuals or entities proposing to make exterior alterations to any property located within a Local Historic District.
CITY. The City of Frankfort, Indiana.
CLASSIFICATIONS.
(1) OUTSTANDING (O). The “O” classification means that the property has sufficient historic or architectural significance that is listed, or is eligible for individual listing, on the National Register of Historic Places. Outstanding resources can be of local, state, or national importance.
(2) NOTABLE (N). A classification of “N” means that the property does not merit the outstanding rating, but it is still above average in its importance. A notable structure may be eligible for the National Register.
(3) CONTRIBUTING (C). The “C” classification means the property is at least 40 years old, but does not meet the criteria for an “O” or “N” classification. Such resources are important to the density or continuity of the area’s historic fabric. Contributing structures can be listed in the National Register only as part of a historic district.
(4) NON-CONTRIBUTING (NC). Property classified as “NC” is not included in an inventory unless it is located within the boundaries of a Local Historic District. Such properties may be less than 50 years old, or they may be older structures that have been altered in such a way that they have lost their historic character, or they may be otherwise incompatible with their historic surroundings. These properties are not eligible for listing on the National Register.
DEMOLITION. The complete or substantial removal of any building, structure, or site located in a Local Historic District.
HISTORIC BUILDING. Any building or structure that is listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Places, or a National Historic Landmark District; is designated as a historic property under local or state law or survey; is a contributing resource to a State or National Register Historic District or a National Historic Landmark.
LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT. A single building, structure, object, or site or a concentration of buildings, structures, objects, spaces, or sites, the boundaries of which are described or delineated on a map approved in an ordinance adopted under this title.
INTERESTED PARTY. Includes but is not limited to one or more of the following:
(1) The Mayor.
(2) The City Council.
(3) A neighborhood association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, a majority of whose members are residents of a Local Historic District as designated by an ordinance adopted under and pursuant to these provisions.
(4) An owner or occupant of property located in a Local Historic District established by an ordinance adopted under and pursuant to these provisions.
(5) Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc., or any of its successors.
(6) The state historic preservation officer designated under I.C. 14-3-3.4-10.
INTERIM PROTECTION. May be exercised to protect a historic building, structure, object or site from alteration or demolition. A historic building, structure, object or site under INTERIM PROTECTION is subject to all regulations pertaining to buildings, structures, objects or sites located within established local historic districts.
NATIONAL REGISTER DISTRICT. A historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register is this country’s official list of historic properties and resources worthy of preservation. It includes individual buildings, structures, districts, sites and objects that are considered to be significant in American history, architecture, engineering, archeology and/or culture. The National Register makes available specific federal and state tax incentives for preservation purposes, provides a limited degree of protection from the effects of federally assisted undertakings, and qualifies property owners for federal and state grants for preservation purposes, when funds are available.
PRESERVATION GUIDELINES. Criteria, locally developed and adopted by the Frankfort Historic Preservation Commission, which identify local design concerns in an effort to assist property owners in maintaining the character of the designated district or buildings during the process of rehabilitation or new construction. PRESERVATION GUIDELINES may also be referred to as HISTORICAL STANDARDS, DESIGN STANDARDS, or DESIGN GUIDELINES.
PUBLIC WAY. Any avenue of public travel or right of way. This includes alleys, sidewalks, streets, and any public facility or property owned or with an easement or similar rights by the City of Frankfort, Clinton County, the State of Indiana, or the federal government.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Work for which no certificate of appropriateness is required.
STREETSCAPE. Appearance from a public way, the distinguishing characteristics of which are created by the width of the street and sidewalks, their paving materials and color, the design of the street
furniture and furnishings (e.g., street lights, trash receptacles, benches, or other accouterments, and the like) use of plant materials such as trees and shrubs, and the setback, mass, and proportion of those buildings which enclose the street.
(Ord. 15-02, passed 3-23-15)