For purposes of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any act or process which changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure designated for preservation or any structure in a district designated for preservation.
AWNING SIGN. Any sign painted or applied to the face, valance, or side panels of an awning.
DEMOLITION. Any demolition, removal or razing of any designated historic landmark or building within a historic district for which a permit shall be issued or denied in accordance with § 150.153.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE. The architectural style, design, general arrangement, and components of all of the outer surfaces or an improvement as distinguished from the interior surfaces enclosed by said outer surfaces, including but not limited to the texture of the building material, color, and the type and style of all windows, doors, lights, signs, and other fixtures appurtenant to such improvement.
HANGING SIGN. Any sign suspended from an awning or canopy.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area which has outstanding historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance in the state, region, or community, within which the buildings, structures, accessory buildings, fences, or other appurtenances are of basic and vital importance for the development of culture and tourism because of their association with history, and which the City Council determines shall be protected, enhanced, and preserved in the interest of culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the people.
HISTORIC LANDMARK. A place which has outstanding historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance in the state, region, or community. The designation historic landmark recognizes that the historic place, or the building(s), structure(s) accessory building(s), fences or other appurtenances at the place are of basic and vital importance for the preservation of culture and the development of tourism and which the City Council determines shall be protected, enhanced, and preserved in the interest of culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the people.
MODIFICATION. Any alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, relocation, restoration, or any other construction, alteration, painting, or work of any kind on or to a historic landmark or building, wall, fence, light fixture, sign, steps, paving, sidewalks or other appurtenant fixture within a historic district or historic landmark or affecting an exterior architectural feature.
PEDESTRIAN SIGN. Any sign oriented to pedestrian or street level visibility (including window signs, awning signs, hanging signs, nameplates, and plaques).
PROJECTING SIGN. Any sign attached to and placed perpendicular to a building facade.
RECONSTRUCTION. The reconstruction process involves the re-creation of a replica of a building or facility that no longer exists on its original site based on archaeological, historical, documentary, and physical evidence. Both modern construction techniques and traditional methods may be used in a reconstruction project.
REHABILITATION. This process involves modifications or changes to an existing building. Rehabilitation extends the useful life or utility of the building through repairs or alterations, sometimes major, while the features of the building that contributed to its architectural, cultural, or historical character are preserved.
RELOCATION. Relocation as a result from changes in land use and redevelopment programs involves the disassembly, relocation on a different site, and reassembly of a building.
RESTORATION. The restoration process involves the careful and meticulous return of a building, usually on its original site, to its appearance at a particular period of time by removal of later work or replacement of missing earlier work.
SIGNBOARD. Any flat sign mounted or applied to a building facade.
WINDOW SIGN. Any sign painted or applied to window glass.
(Ord. 2013-14, passed 11-5-13)