For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply, unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADDITION. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a building or structure by adding to, joining with or increasing the size or capacity of the building or structure.
ALTERATION. Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architecture features of a building or structure, including but not limited to the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of the building or structure
ARCHAEOLOGY/ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. A location that contains physical evidence of past human behavior that allows for its interpretation.
BUILDING. Any structure created for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, or property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate issued by the CHRC indicating that a proposed change, alteration or demolition of a historic building or structure or within a historic site or district, is in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and local design guidelines.
CHANGE. Any alteration, demolition, removal or construction involving any property subject to the provisions of this chapter.
CHRC. City Historic Review Commission. The body who is empowered to review and approve landmark designations and certificates of appropriateness for historic structures and sites within designated boundaries in the City of Piqua.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of constructing an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole any building or structure.
DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT. Any failure in the maintenance and repair of any site or structure within any historic district that results in any of the following conditions:
(1) The deterioration of the foundation, exterior wall, roof, chimney, door or window, to an extent that creates or permits a hazardous condition to exist; or
(2) The deterioration of the foundation, exterior wall, roof, chimney, door or window, the lack of adequate waterproofing, or the deterioration of interior features which will or could result in permanent damage, injury, or loss of the foundations, exterior wall, roof, chimney, door or window of the structure.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. Any area designated by ordinance of the city which may contain within definable geographic boundaries, buildings, structures or sites of historic, architectural or archaeological significance.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE. Any building or structure which has historic, architectural or archaeological significance and has been so designated according to the provisions of this chapter. The significance of a property to the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of a community, state, or the nation. It may be achieved in several ways:
(1) Association with broad pattern of our history, events, activities, or patterns;
(2) Association with important persons;
(3) Distinctive physical characteristics of design, construction, or form;
(4) Potential to yield information important in history or prehistory (archaeology).
LANDMARK. Any building, structure or archaeological site that has been designated as a "landmark" by the City of Piqua or the CHRC, pursuant to procedures proscribed herein, that is worthy of preservation, restoration or rehabilitation because of its historic, architectural or archaeological significance. This may or may not be recorded within the National Register of Historic Places.
OWNER. The owner or owners of record.
PRESERVATION. The act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the existing form, integrity and materials of an historic property.
RECONSTRUCTION. The act or process of depicting, by means of new construction, the form, features, and detailing of a non-surviving site, landscape, building, structure or object for the purpose of replicating its appearance at a specific period of time and in its historic location.
REHABILITATION. The act or process of making possible a compatible use for a property through repair, alterations, and additions while preserving those portions or features, which convey its historical, cultural, or architectural values.
RESTORATION. The act or process of accurately depicting the form, features, and character of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of features from other periods in its history and reconstruction of missing features from the restoration period. The limited and sensitive upgrading of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and other code required work to make properties functional is appropriate within a restoration project.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO). The official historic preservation agency of the State of Ohio.
(Ord. 3-24, passed 5-21-24)