270.01  DEFINITIONS.
   As used in this chapter:
   (a)   "Alter" or "alteration" means any material change in the external architectural features of any property, including, but not limited to, construction and reconstruction, which property lies within an historic district or has been listed pursuant to this chapter, but does not include demolition or removal.
   (b)   "Board" means the Architectural Review Board.
   (c)   "Demolish" or "demolition" means the razing or removal, in whole or in part, of any structure.
   (d)   "Exterior 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 the kind and texture of the building material and the types of windows, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such portion.
   (e)   "Historic district" 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.
   (f)   "Structure" means any building, facade or fence and shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." (Ord. 2177.  Passed 1-25-88.)