For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires otherwise.
ALTERATION. A change to any part or to the whole of a structure that is not ordinary repairs.
BOARD. The Board of Directors of the Corporation.
BUILDING. Any type of man-made structure, except for temporary structures to be used for special events or emergency situations for a period not to exceed one month.
CORPORATION. The Waterfront Development Corporation.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY. Any alteration, new construction or demolition of a structure, a change in business identification signs, a change in the use of a property, or the construction of public parking or other publicly accessible area.
DISTRICT. The Waterfront Review Overlay District established pursuant to this subchapter; as shown in Appendix A of this chapter.
GUIDELINES. The statement of specific design standards for the Waterfront Review Overlay District set forth in § 162.48.
MAJOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE. Structural alterations and structural repairs made within any 12-month period costing in excess of 50% of the physical value of the structure, as determined by comparison of the extent/value of the alterations involved and the replacement value of the structure at the time the plans for the alteration are approved, using the Building Officials Conference of America (BOCA) chart for construction cost.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. The erection of the whole or any part of a structure.
ORDINARY REPAIRS. Nonstructural reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance or decoration, which shall include, but not be limited to, the replacement or installation of nonstructural components of the building, such as the roofing, siding, windows, storm windows, insulation, drywall or lath and plaster, or any other replacement, in kind, that does not alter the structural integrity, alter the occupancy or use of the building, substantially alter appearance of the building, or affect by rearrangement, exit-ways and means of egress.
OVERLAY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR. The member of the staff of the Corporation delegated the responsibilities under this subchapter by the Board.
WRO PERMIT. An overlay district permit issued by the Corporation pursuant to this subchapter.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 66-2004, approved 6-3-2004; Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 265-2007, approved 11-26-2007)