For the purpose of this subchapter, 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 the Downtown Historic District.
CITY. The City of Seymour, Indiana.
DOWNTOWN REVIEW BOARD. The Downtown Review Board established by this subchapter.
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT.
The boundaries of which are described or delineated on a map establishing the boundaries of the Downtown Historic District.
INTERESTED PARTY. One of the following:
(1) The Mayor.
(2) The City Council.
(3) The City Plan Commission or other agency having land use planning jurisdiction over a historic district designated by ordinance.
(4) An owner or occupant of property located in the Downtown Historic District established by an ordinance adopted by the City Council.
PRESERVATION GUIDELINES. Locally developed criteria which identify design concerns to assist property owners in maintaining the character of the Downtown Historic District or buildings during the process of rehabilitation or new construction.
PRIMARY AREA. The principal area of historic and/or architectural significance as delineated on the map establishing the boundaries of the historic district.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. Work for which no Certificate of Appropriateness is required.
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 (such as 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 this subchapter.
(Ord. 16, 2011, passed 9-12-2011; Am. Ord. 26, 2014, passed 8-25-2014)