For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any act or process that changes the exterior architectural appearance of a property.
AREA. A specific geographic division of the city.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. A certificate issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration, construction, removal or demolition of a Landmark or of a property within a Historic District as defined by this subchapter.
CERTIFICATE FOR DEMOLITION. A certificate issued by the Quincy Preservation Commission authorizing a demolition.
CONSTRUCTION. The act of adding to a structure for which a building permit is required. This term specifically shall not include the building of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION. Any act or process which destroys in part or in whole a Landmark or a structure within a Historic District.
DESIGNATION. The naming, by ordinance, of a Landmark or Historic District.
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES. Any form of federal, state or local assistance available to owner of designated Landmarks or of property within designated Historic Districts whether in the form of financing, property tax relief, income tax advantages, grants or other forms of assistance.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE. The architectural character and general composition of the exterior of a Landmark or of a property within a Historic District including but not limited to the kind, form and texture of the building material and the style, design and character of all windows, walls, roofs, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. An area of contiguous properties designated as a HISTORIC DISTRICT by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this subchapter, and which contains within definable geographic boundaries one or more properties that may qualify as Landmarks or which has within its boundaries properties which, while not of historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as Landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the distinctive historical or architectural character of the area.
LANDMARK. A single property, structure, site, object or improvement designated as a LANDMARK by ordinance of the City Council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this subchapter, which is worthy of rehabilitation, restoration and preservation because of its historic and/or architectural significance to the city.
NOMINATION. A determination by the Quincy Preservation Commission at the preliminary review that an application merits further consideration for designation.
PROPERTY. The real property and any and all improvements, structures, objects or works of art situated on it.
PROPERTY OWNER. The person or persons, corporations, partnerships or other legal entities listed on the property tax record of and for Adams County.
QUINCY. Any reference to Quincy, the City of Quincy, the city or community shall refer to the corporate boundaries of the City of Quincy and the area within one and one-half miles of the boundaries.
REMOVAL. Any relocation of a structure on its site or to another site.
SECRETARY. The person appointed by the Mayor to undertake the responsibilities assigned by this subchapter, and to assist the Quincy Preservation Commission in the implementation of this subchapter.
SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL OR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE. A structural, architectural or design element, including, but not limited to, doors, windows, bays, porches, staircases, roofs, cornices cupolas, chimneys, gables, siding and masonry, listed in the ordinance designating a Landmark or Historic District and requiring a certificate of appropriateness before any alteration, demolition, construction or removal.
SPECIFIC STANDARDS FOR REVIEW OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. A set of guidelines and regulations interpreting and applying the standards in § 162.190(B) to the exterior architectural appearance and the significant historical or architectural features of a designated Landmark or Historic District.
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. Any act or process, which removes, obscures or irrevocably changes a significant historical or architectural feature/structure.
(1980 Code, § 29.1003)