For the purpose of this subchapter, certain terms are defined as follows:
“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 Murray Architectural Review Board.
“BUILDING.” Any structure designed or constructed for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural or other use.
“CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS.” The permit, issued by the Architectural Review Board, which gives its approval for work or demolition to be done in a historic district or on a landmark.
“CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT.” A government meeting the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act and the implementing of regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Kentucky Heritage Council.
“COUNCIL.” The Murray City Council.
“DEMOLITION.” Any act that destroys in whole or in part a landmark or a building or structure in an historic district or Renaissance Area.
“DESIGNATED PROPERTY.” A landmark or a building or structure in an historic district. Designated property shall include all lots within an historic district and the entire lot containing a landmark.
“HISTORIC DISTRICT.” An area of architectural, historical or cultural significance which has been designated by the City of Murray.
“LANDMARK.” A building or structure of architectural, historical or cultural significance which has been designated by the City of Murray.
“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 the difference in the extent/value of the alterations involved and the replacement value of the structure at the time the plans for the alteration are approved.
“NEW CONSTRUCTION.” An addition to an existing building or structure or the construction of a new building or structure.
“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 changing the appearance of the exterior of a property shall be considered an alteration for purposes of this subchapter.
(Ord. 2003-1334, passed 11-13-03; Am. Ord. 2008-1460, passed 4-24-08)