As used in this Chapter, the following words shall be defined as follows:
(a) "Alteration" means any action to change, modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior features of an existing structure or site within any Design Review District. For the purpose of this item, ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure or premises and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable, is excluded from the definition of "alteration," provided such work does not involve a change in type of building materials.
(b) "Architectural Character" means the style, design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the type of lighting fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures. In the case of an outdoor advertising sign, "exterior features" means the style, material, size and location of the sign.
(c) "Applicant" means any person, persons, association, organization, partnership, unit of government, public body, corporation or other entity who applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to undertake an environmental change within the District.
(d) "Board" means any of the Design Review Boards for the City of Galion as established by this Chapter.
(e) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate authorizing any environmental change within any designated Design Review District.
(f) "City" means the City of Galion, Ohio.
(g) "Contributing Structure" means a structure, site or object that, as determined by the Design Review Board, adds to the historic or architectural value of an established District because it was present during the period of historic significance and/or it preserves such historic integrity that it yields important information about such District.
(h) "District" means a designated Design Review District.
(i) "Environmental Change" means the construction, exterior alteration, demolition or removal of any structure, site or object subject to the provisions of this Chapter, but shall not include the installation, maintenance or removal of any plants or landscape material.
(j) "Notcontributing Structure" means a structure, site or object within an established District that, in the determination of the Design Review Board for such District, does not meet the criteria cited in 1311.02 (g) above.
(k) "Preserve" or "Preservation" means the process, including maintenance, of treating an existing building to arrest or slow future deterioration, stabilize the structure and provide structural safety, without changing or adversely affecting the character or appearance of the structure.
(l) "Owner" shall mean the owner of record, and the term shall include the plural as well as the singular.
(Ord. 2003-39. Passed 4-22-03.)