As used in this title, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BUILDING: Typically includes only the exterior of a building which is subject to public view, but may include interior spaces only when the interior space has been formally designated as a historic resource.
CERTIFICATE OF HISTORIC APPROPRIATENESS: A written authorization issued by the landmarks commission before work can be done, including building, demolition or sign permit, which affects a designated or formally nominated historic resource. The certificate is official acknowledgment that the proposed action is in compliance with this title.
COMMISSION: The Ogden City landmarks commission, as designated by this title.
CONTRIBUTORY STRUCTURE: A structure in a historic district identified in the creation of the district as a contributory structure which has had little or no alteration from the original building and is representative of the architectural or historic qualities of the historic district in which it is located.
CROSSROADS DISTRICT: The crossroads of the west historic district established pursuant to Pub. L. 106-577, title III, section 302, on December 28, 2000, 114 stat. 3072.
DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT: The condition of property that is neglected to the extent that the property suffers significant deterioration. This event occurs when the owner fails to correct a violation of title 16 of this code or this title and fails to comply with a written request or order to repair.
DESIGNATION: The legal listing of a site, structure, building, natural feature or district, as a historic resource pursuant to this title.
ELIGIBLE STRUCTURE: A structure in a historic district identified in the creation of the district which has had significant alteration from the original building such that in its present condition has not retained its original historic characteristics but with renovation work could be restored to its historic integrity and be considered as a contributory structure.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Any unforeseen circumstances or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action by the commission, in order to obtain building and demolition permits to remedy a damaging, dangerous, unhealthy or otherwise adverse situation to a nominated or designated historic resource.
HISTORIC DISTRICT: An area containing a significant number of historic buildings or structures which, because of such buildings or structures, has been determined to be a unique historic resource, in accordance with the designation criteria in this title.
HISTORIC RESOURCE: Any site, structure, building, natural feature or district of historic, architectural or neighborhood significance, which has been determined to be unique in accordance with the designation criteria of this title, and formally so designated by the city council, pursuant to this title, including a structure in a historic district, whether or not individually designated, and properties in the crossroads district that have received federal funding.
NOMINATION: The act of proposing a site, structure, building, interior space, natural feature or district to be formally designated as a historic resource, in accordance with chapter 2 of this title.
OGDEN CITY REGISTER OF HISTORIC RESOURCES: A listing of any site, structure, building, natural feature or district located within the city, which has been formally designed as a historic resource, in accordance with chapter 2 of this title.
OWNER: The owner or other person who has legal possession, custody or control of a historic resource.
PUBLIC VIEW: That which can be seen from public property or a viewpoint which is commonly occupied by the public. The interior of a structure may be considered subject to public view if it is in a publicly owned building, or if in a privately owned building and is legally open to public occupation for at least one day each year.
SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION: A condition that results from the failure of the owner to maintain:
A. A historic resource or improvement thereon in a structurally sound or reasonably watertight condition;
B. A character defining, protected, architectural feature of such historic resource; or
C. The integral historic material of such feature.
Significant deterioration includes some water penetration or slight structural deterioration only if the condition has existed over a period of time which led or may reasonably lead to significant water penetration or severe structural damage to a:
A. Significant part of a facade or roof;
B. Small part of a single, character defining, protected architectural feature; or
C. Small portion of the decorative, architectural features of the resource or structure taken as a whole.
(Ord. 2013-17, 4-2-2013)