The following definitions shall apply only to this chapter.
(a) “Alter” or “Alteration” means any material change in an external architectural feature of any property which lies within a Preservation District, including demolition, removal, construction, modification to existing signage or placement of new signage, roofs, windows, siding, awnings/canopies, additions, doors/entrances, but not including the landscaping of real property and painting.
(b) “Applicant” means any owner, owners, person(s), association, partnership, or corporation who applies for a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to undertake any change on property subject to this chapter.
(c) “External Architectural Feature” means the architectural style, general design and arrangement of the exterior of a structure including, but not limited to, the type, color (for new construction and rehabilitation), and texture of the building material, doors, windows, roof, porches, and other appurtenant fixtures.
(d) “Member” means any member of the Design Review Board as established under the provisions of this chapter.
(e) “Preservation District” means any area within the corporate limits of the Village of Gibsonburg, Ohio designated by Council to be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(f) “Council” means specific residents of the Village elected to represent the entire Village population for a specified term.
(g) “Review Board” means the Design Review Board established under the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 17-2004. Passed 8-5-04.)