For the purpose of this chapter, certain words, phrases and terms, shall be construed as set forth in this article.
ADDITION. Any act or process that changes the exterior architectural appearance of a structure by adding to, joining with or increasing the size or capacity of the structure.
ALTERATION. Any act or process other than demolition that changes the exterior architectural appearance of a certified landmark or any certified structure, building, object or site in an historic district, including without limitation the erection, construction, reconstruction, addition, repair, rehabilitation, removal, restoration or relocation of any structure.
AREA. A specific geographic division of the village.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The president and board of trustees of the Village of Glencoe.
BUILDING. A structure having a roof that is supported by columns or walls for the shelter, support or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate issued by the commission and signed by the chairperson or designee approving plans for the alteration or demolition of a certified landmark or a certified structure, building, object or site within an historic district established under this chapter.
CERTIFIED HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area established as a certified historic district by ordinance duly passed and published by the board of trustees and which may contain within definable
geographic boundaries one or more landmarks and which may have within its boundaries other structures, buildings, objects or sites that, while not of such historic and/or architectural significance to be identified as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall visual characteristics of the landmark or landmarks located within such historic district.
CERTIFIED LANDMARK. A structure, building, object and/or site established as a certified landmark by ordinance duly passed and published by the board of trustees which has a special character or historical and/or architectural interest or value as part of the development, heritage or culture of the village, the State of Illinois or the United States, and as such is worthy of preservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation.
CERTIFIED STATUS. A structure, building, object, site, or area that has been approved pursuant to this Chapter 26A as a certified landmark, a certified historic district, or a certified structure, building, object or site in an historic district.
COMMISSION. The Glencoe historic preservation commission.
COMMISSIONERS. The members of the commission.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of adding an addition to, reconstructing or otherwise altering an existing structure or the act of erecting a new principal or accessory structure on a site.
DECLARATION. A notarized instrument executed by the legal and, if applicable, beneficial owner or owners of property, which instrument identifies the property and sets forth such owner's agreement to accept the certification of such property as a certified landmark or as a certified structure, building, object or site within an historic district established in accordance with article VI of this chapter.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process that destroys a structure, building or object in whole or in part to the extent of 50% of its volume.
DESIGN GUIDELINES. Standards of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural appearance and character of a structure, building, object, site or area.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE. The architectural character, general composition and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, building, object or site, including without limitation the kind, color and texture of the building material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area established as a certified historic district or a recognized historic area within the village (including, without limitation, any area identified as an Historic Preservation District by the United States Secretary of Interior in the National Register of Historic Sites and Places).
OBJECT. A material or natural thing of functional, architectural, cultural, historical, aesthetic or scientific value that may be, by nature or design, movable yet related to a specific setting or environment.
REHABILITATION. The process of returning a structure, building, object or site to a state of utility, through repair, construction or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural and cultural values.
RELOCATION. The process of moving a structure, building or object on its site or to another site.
RESTORATION. The process of restoring, repairing or reconstructing a property, through repair, construction or alteration, to a former or original condition that enhances those portions and features of the property that are significant to its historic, architectural and cultural values.
SITE. A single lot or parcel of property.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on or in the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on or in the ground.
VILLAGE. The Village of Glencoe.
(Ord. No. 90-32-1841; Ord. No. 2013-10-3340)