For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architecture features of a building or structure, including but not limited to the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of the building or structure.
ADDITION. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a building or structure by adding to, joining with or increasing the size or capacity of the building or structure.
BUILDING. Any structure created for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land. A "historic building" is a structure that has been designated by Village ordinance as a landmark.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate issued by the Commission indicating that a proposed change, alteration or demolition of a historic building or structure within a historic site or district is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and local design guidelines.
CHANGE. Any alteration, demolition, removal or construction involving any property subject to the provisions of this chapter.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of constructing an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole any building or structure.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. The Commission established under the provisions of the enabling legislation.
HISTORIC SITE. Any parcel with historic or archaeological significance that may not have a building present, including archaeological sites, planned landscapes, and related structures.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE. Any building or structure which has historic, architectural or archaeological significance and has been so designated according to the provisions of this chapter. May include multiple buildings on single parcel so designated (e.g., historic garage structure) or include associated landscaping with historic building.
LANDMARK. Any building, structure or archaeological site that has been designated by ordinance of the Village Council either individually or as a contributing element to a historic district.
OWNER. The owner or owners of record.
PRESERVATION. The act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of a historic property.
RECONSTRUCTION. The act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.
REHABILITATION. The act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features, which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.
RESTORATION. The act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code-required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a RESTORATION project.
STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected that requires a fixed location on the ground or attachment to something having fixed location on the ground including, but not limited to buildings, objects, monuments, works of art, or works of engineering. The term STRUCTURE shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." The distinction between STRUCTURE and building should be noted: STRUCTURE is the broader term; building is a restricted form of STRUCTURE. A "historic structure" is a STRUCTURE that has been designated by Village ordinance as a landmark.
(Res. R-2628-20, passed 2-17-20)