For the purpose of this subchapter on the Historic Preservation Commission, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All other words shall be assigned their usual and customary meaning.
ALTERATION. Any act or process which changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure designated for preservation. Painting or repainting of a structure shall not be considered an ALTERATION unless it involves the painting of a masonry or brick surface which has not been previously painted. The use of fluorescent paint or colors is prohibited.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. The governing body of the City of Newport, Kentucky.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA). A certificate from the HPO or Commission authorizing plans for alteration, construction, moving, or demolition of a landmark, a landmark site or a structure which is located within a historic district.
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT. A government meeting the requirements of the National Historic Preservation Amendments Act of 1980 (Pub. Law No. 96515), as now in existence or as may hereafter be amended, and the implementing regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Kentucky Heritage Council.
COMMISSION. The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Newport, Kentucky.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process other than natural causes or as a result of neglect, which destroys, in part or in whole, a structure.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (HPO). The Planning and Development Director or their designee that is designated as the person authorized to enforce the Historic Preservation Guidelines, review all applications for Certificate of Appropriateness. promote the Historic Districts and landmarks in the City, and any other role as established in this ordinance.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area which constitutes a distinct section of the City that has been designated a historic district in compliance with the provisions of § 32.075.
PERSON. The owner(s) of a landmark, landmark site, a property in the historic district or any contractor or subcontractor working thereon.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. The City employee appointed to oversee planning, development, and code enforcement in the City of Newport, Kentucky, or their designee.
PRESERVATION-RELATED PROFESSIONAL. A person who has training or experience in the fields of architecture, history, archaeology, architecture history, planning, or related fields.
(Ord. O-2023-016, passed 9-25-2023)