For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. A material or color change in the external architectural features of any building, structure or site within an historic district.
CITY. The City of Hartford City, Indiana.
CLASSIFICATIONS.
(1) CONTRIBUTING or C. The C classification means that the property is at least 40 years old but does not meet the criteria for an O or N classification. CONTRIBUTING properties are important to the density or continuity of the area’s historic fabric. CONTRIBUTING properties can be listed in the National Register only as part of an historic district.
(2) NON-CONTRIBUTING or NC. Property classified as NC is not included in an historic sites and structures inventory unless it is located within the boundaries of an historic district. Such properties may be less than 50 years old, may be older properties which have been altered in such a way that they have lost their historic character or may be otherwise incompatible with their historic surroundings. These properties are not eligible for listing in the National Register.
(3) NOTABLE or N. The N classification 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.
(4) OUTSTANDING or O. The O classification means that the property has sufficient historic or architectural significance such that it is listed or is eligible for individual listing in the National Register of Historic Places, herein the “National Register.” OUTSTANDING resources can be of local, state or national importance.
COMMISSION. The Historic Preservation Commission established by this chapter.
DEMOLITION. The complete or substantial removal of any building or structure which is located in an historic district.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. A single building, structure, site, monument, streetscape or square, or a concentration of buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares or neighborhoods, the boundaries of which are described or delineated on a map approved in an ordinance adopted by the Common Council.
INTERESTED PARTY. One of the following:
(1) The Mayor;
(2) The Common Council;
(3) The City Plan Commission or other agency having land use planning jurisdiction over an historic district designated by ordinance;
(4) A neighborhood association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, the majority of whose members are residents of an historic district designated by an ordinance adopted by the Common Council;
(5) An owner or occupant of property located in an historic district established by an ordinance adopted by the Common Council;
(6) Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc., or any of its successors; or
(7) The State Historic Preservation Officer designated under I.C. 14-21-1-19.
PERSON. As well as an individual, PERSON includes a firm, a partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation.
PRESERVATION GUIDELINES. Locally- developed criteria which identify design concerns to assist property owners in maintaining the character of an historic district or building during the process of rehabilitation or new construction.
PRIMARY AREA. The principal area of historic or architectural significance within an historic district as delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Work for which no certificate of appropriateness is required.
SECONDARY AREA. An area in an historic district delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district which is adjacent to a primary area and which has a visual relationship to the primary area and could affect the preservation of the primary area. The purpose of designating a SECONDARY AREA is to assure its compatibility and harmony with an adjacent primary area.
SHALL. The word SHALL is always mandatory.
STREETSCAPE. The appearance from a public way, the distinguishing characteristics of which are created by the width of the street and sidewalks and their paving materials and colors, the design of street furniture such as street lights, trash receptacles, benches and the like, the use of plant materials such as trees and shrubs and the setback, mass and proportion of those buildings which enclose the street.
VISUAL COMPATIBILITY. Those elements of design which meet the guidelines set out in § 156.24 of this chapter.
(Ord. 2020-05, passed 10-5-2020)