§ 158.02 DEFINITIONS.

   (A)   For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      ALTERATION. A material or color change in the external architectural features of any building, structure, or site within a historic district.

      CITY. The City of Peru, Indiana.

      CLASSIFICATIONS.

         (a)   OUTSTANDING. An “O” classification means that the property has sufficient historic or architectural significance that is listed, or is eligible for individual listing, in the National Register of Historic Places. OUTSTANDING resources can be of local, state, or national importance.

         (b)   NOTABLE. An “N” classification means that the property does not merit the outstanding rating, but it is still above average in its importance. A NOTABLE structure may be eligible for the National Register.

         (c)   CONTRIBUTING. A “C” classification means the property is at least 40 years old, but does not meet the criteria for an “O” or “N” classification. Such resources are important to the density or continuity of the area’s historic fabric. CONTRIBUTING structures can be listed in the National Register only as part of a historic district.

         (d)   NON-CONTRIBUTING. Property classified as “NC” is not included in an inventory unless it is located within the boundaries of a historic district. Such properties may be less than 50 years old, or they may be older structures that have been altered in such a way that they have lost their historic character, or they may be otherwise incompatible with their historic surroundings. These properties are not eligible for listing in the National Register.

      DEMOLITION. The complete or substantial removal of any building, structure, or site located in a historic district.

      HISTORIC DISTRICT. A single building, structure, object, or site or a concentration of buildings, structures, objects, spaces, or sites, the boundaries of which are described or delineated on a map approved in an ordinance adopted pursuant to this chapter.

      INTERESTED PARTY. One of the following:

         (a)   The Mayor.

         (b)   The City Council.

         (c)   The City Plan Commission.

         (d)   A neighborhood association, whether incorporated or unincorporated, a majority of whose members are residents of a historic district designated by an ordinance adopted under this chapter.

         (e)   An owner or occupant of property located in a historic district established by an ordinance adopted under this chapter.

         (f)   Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Inc., or any of its successors.

         (g)   The state historic preservation officer designated under IC 14-3-3.4-10.

      PRESERVATION GUIDELINES. Criteria, locally developed, which identify local design concerns in an effort to assist property owners in maintaining the character of the designated district or buildings during the process of rehabilitation or new construction.

      PRIMARY AREA. The principal area of historic and/or architectural significance within a historic district as delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district.

      ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Work for which no certificate of appropriateness is required.

      SECONDARY AREA. An area in a historic district delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district that is adjacent to a primary area and which has a visual relationship to the primary area and could affect the preservation of the primary area. The purpose of designating a SECONDARY AREA is to assure its compatibility and harmony with an adjacent, primary area.

      STREETSCAPE. Appearance from a public way, the distinguishing characteristics of which are created by the width of the street and sidewalks, their paving materials and color, the design of the street furniture (e.g., street lights, trash receptacles, benches, and the like) use of plant materials such as trees and shrubs, and the setback, mass, and proportion of those buildings which enclose the street.

      VISUAL COMPATIBILITY. Those elements of design that meet the guidelines set out in § 158.09.

   (B)   Words in the present tense include the future tense.

   (C)   The singular number includes the plural, and the plural, the singular.

   (D)   The word “shall” is always mandatory.

   (E)   The word “person” includes a firm, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation, as well as an individual.

   (F)   Terms not defined in this section shall have the meanings customarily assigned to them.

(Ord. 2, 2009, passed 2-2-09)