For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any construction, replacement, or change to the exterior of a BUILDING or structure when it is visible to the public. An ALTERATION shall include a proposed sign or changes to an existing sign. Painting and ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS shall not be considered ALTERATIONS.
BOARD. The Ludlow Urban Design Review Board as established in this subchapter.
BUILDING. Any structure designed or constructed for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, transportation, or other use.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The permit, issued by the BOARD, which gives its approval for work or DEMOLITION to be done in a locally designated HISTORIC DISTRICT or on a LANDMARK.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A government meeting the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act in the implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior and the Kentucky Heritage Council.
CITY. The City of Ludlow, Kentucky.
COUNCIL. The Ludlow City Council.
DEMOLITION. Any act destroying, in whole or in part, or moving, a LANDMARK, BUILDING, or structure deemed by the BOARD to be of historic significance.
DESIGNATED PROPERTY. A LANDMARK, BUILDING, or structure in a HISTORIC DISTRICT. DESIGNATED PROPERTY shall include all lots within a HISTORIC DISTRICT and the entire lot containing a LANDMARK.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area of architectural, historical, or cultural significance.
INVENTORY OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND SITES. A catalog of historical sites.
LANDMARK. A BUILDING or structure of architectural, historical, or cultural significance which meets one or more of the criteria contained in this subchapter and which has been designated by the CITY.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. Any work, the purpose of which is to correct deterioration or to prevent deterioration of a designated historic property. The work shall restore the property to its appearance prior to deterioration or shall result in the protection of its present appearance. The work shall involve the use of the same building materials or available materials that are as close as possible to the original. Work that changes the external appearance of the property shall be considered an ALTERATION for purposes of this subchapter.
PRESERVATION PLAN. Guidelines and/or regulations for the rehabilitation of certain sites, structures, and/or areas to incorporate them into a livable community.
SECTION 106 REVIEW. The process set forth in National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. §§ 470, et seq., as amended, and 36 CFR § 800, which requires federal agencies to consider the effects on historic properties of any project carried out by them or that receives federal financial assistance, permits, or approvals.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE or SHPO. The Kentucky program approved by the U.S. Secretary of Interior for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. §§ 470a, et seq., and is also the Kentucky Heritage Cabinet established pursuant to KRS 171.381.
SURPLUS PROPERTIES. Properties owned by the CITY.
UNDERTAKING. As used in SECTION 106 REVIEW, a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency, including those carried out by or on behalf of a federal agency; those carried out with federal financial assistance; and those requiring a federal permit, license, or approval.
(Ord. 2018-4, passed 7-12-2018)