For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. A structure that is clearly incidental to, customarily found in association with, and serves a principal use; is subordinate in purpose, area, or extent to the principal use served; and is located on the same building site as the principal use, including parking areas and accessory private garages.
ADDITION. A wing, room, etc. added to an existing structure.
APPLICATION. The written request submitted by a property owner in a form determined by the Commission which requests approval pursuant to this subchapter of a proposed exterior alteration to a structure or site.
CARRIAGE HOUSE OR ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL UNIT. An accessory structure at the rear of a lot that was originally built to accommodate the storage of carriages, wagons, or horse or mule stables, that contains an accessory residential unit; or a new or renovated garage, storage building, or building accommodating another accessory use, with an accessory residential unit.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS or CERTIFICATE. That written document issued by the staff or committee certifying that the proposed exterior alteration to a structure or site complies with the guidelines.
COMMISSION. The Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission established pursuant to § 32.254 of this subchapter.
COMMITTEE. Any Architectural Review Committee established by the Commission pursuant to this subchapter.
CONSTRUCTION. The erection, fabrication, assembly or manufacture of the whole or any part of a structure.
CONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE OR SITE. A structure or site that reinforces the visual or physical integrity, historic interpretation, or historic character of a district or individual landmark, and which is identified as such by the findings of the
Commission at the time of its designation or by findings adopted by a Committee or the Commission based upon a subsequent survey and assessment of the structure(s) or site(s) in a district or individual landmark site, using the criteria for evaluation in § 32.260(O).
COUNCIL. The Legislative Council of the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, a consolidated local government pursuant to KRS Chapter 67C.
DEMOLITION. The destruction of the whole or any part of a structure or the moving of any structure or portion thereof.
DESIGN GUIDELINES. The distinctive characteristics and the statement of specific principals and standards governing exterior alterations to structures or sites applicable to each district and to individual landmarks which are adopted by the Council pursuant to this subchapter. The Design Guidelines are based on the United States Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
DISTRICT. A defined area of the city designated as an Historic Preservation District by the Commission and the Metro Council pursuant to this subchapter or by action prior to the effective date of this subchapter. A District is a ground of structures or sites united historically or aesthetically by physical development or plan.
EXTERIOR ALTERATION. Any change to the exterior of a structure or to a site, including demolition and new construction, except those alterations set out in § 32.256(A).
INCOME PRODUCING PROPERTY. A structure or site which is used primarily for the purpose of generating revenue whether through lease, rental, or the operation of a commercial enterprise.
INDIVIDUAL LANDMARK. A structure or site, including prehistoric and historic archaeological sites, designated as a local historic landmark by the Commission as provided in this subchapter or by action prior to the effect date of this subchapter. A landmark structure or site is one of significant importance to the city, the Commonwealth, or the nation and which represents irreplaceable distinctive architectural features or historical associations that represent the historic character of the city, the Commonwealth, or the nation.
INTEGRITY. The authenticity of a structure or site's historic identity evidenced by survival of physical characteristics that existed during the structure or site's historic or prehistoric period. To retain historic integrity, a structure or site must possess some of the following aspects: location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling, or association.
LANDSCAPING. Planting shrubs, flowers, ground covers and other vegetation; decorative edging for walks and planting beds; and freestanding sculpture and bird baths, in any yard of a structure or site
except designated cultural or natural landscapes; and ground-level patios and fountains in a rear yard, and tree removal in a rear yard. This does not include fences, retaining walls or significant changes in grading or topography in a front yard.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. The erection of a structure upon a site or the erection of an additional structure adjacent to an existing structure whether attached to or detached from such existing district or individual landmark structure.
NONCONTRIBUTING STRUCTURE OR SITE. A structure or site that does not reinforce the visual or physical Integrity, historic interpretation, or historic character of a district or individual landmark, and which is identified as such by the findings of the Commission at the time of its designation or adopted findings by a Committee, or the Commission based upon a subsequent survey and assessment of the structure(s) or site(s) in a district or individual landmark site, using the criteria for evaluation in § 32.260(O). A structure or site can be noncontributing due to lack of historical significance or integrity.
ORDINARY REPAIRS. Non-structural reconstruction or renewal of any part of a structure for
the purpose of its maintenance.
REASONABLE BENEFICIAL USE. The suitability of a structure for its traditional use or any viable alternative use of the structure.
SITE. Any tract or real property that can contain structures and/or designated cultural or natural landscapes.
STAFF. Such person or persons employed by the Metro Government and to whom the responsibilities and powers with respect to districts and individual landmarks pursuant to this subchapter have been delegated.
STRUCTURE. Any man-made object having an attachment to, or location upon, the ground or water, including buildings.
(1999 Lou. Code, § 32.501) (Lou. Ord. No. 44-1997, approved 3-28-1997; Lou. Am. Ord. No. 0079-2002, § 2, approved 6-27-2002; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 119-2007, approved 7-2-2007; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 130-2012, passed 8-9-2012; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 106-2014, approved 7-30-2014; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 96-2019, approved 8-8-2019)