The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following meanings:
COMMISSION: The historic preservation commission of the county of Owyhee.
COUNTY: The county of Owyhee.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The research, documentation, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of buildings, structures, objects, districts, areas, and sites significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its communities or the nation.
HISTORIC PROPERTY: Any building, structure, area or site that is significant in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of this county, the state, or the nation. (Ord. 87-01, 1-12-1987)