For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. The addition to, removal of or from or physical modification of any exterior part or portion of a landmark, identified building or object in a historic district.
ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE. The building or district:
(1) Portrays the environment of a group of people in an era of history characterized by a distinctive architectural style;
(2) Embodies those distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type/specimen;
(3) Is the work of an architect or master builder whose individual work has influenced the development of the city; and/or
(4) Contains elements of architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship which represent a significant innovation.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. Written authorization granted by the city for exterior alteration of a designated landmark or designated building in a historic district.
DEMOLISH. To raze, destroy, dismantle, deface or in any other manner cause partial or total ruin of a designated landmark or designated building in a historic district.
EXTERIOR. Any portion of the outside of a historic resource.
HISTORIC RESOURCE(S). An individual building site, object or structure of architectural, historic, cultural or archaeological significance as designated in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE. The building or district:
(1) Has character, interest or value, as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city, state or nation;
(2) Is the site of a historic event with an effect upon society;
(3) Is identified with a person or group of persons who had some influence on society;
(4) Exemplifies the cultural, political, economic, social or historic heritage of the community; and
(5) Is recognized in the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
(Prior Code, § 16.70.005)