As used in this chapter:
(a) "Exterior features" means and includes the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the color, the kind and texture of the building material, and the type or style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and other appurtenant fixtures, and natural features such as trees and shrubbery.
(b) "Historical District" means any area which includes or encompasses such historic sites, landmarks, buildings, signs, appurtenances, structures or objects as the Historic Preservation Commission may determine to be appropriate for historical preservation. Such a designated District need not be a single enclosed area, nor do the areas or sites have to be contiguous to constitute a District.
(c) "Historical landmark" means any site, including significant trees or other plant life located thereon, building or structure of particular historic or aesthetic significance to the City, the Commonwealth or the United States. "Historical landmark" includes any site, building or structure where cultural, political, spiritual, economic, social or artistic history of the community, State or nation is reflected or exemplified or which is identified with historic personages or with important events in local, State or national history, or which embodied the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural specimen, inherently valuable for a representation of a period, style or method of construction, or a notable work of construction, or a notable of master design or architect whose individual genius influenced his or her age.
(d) "Person in charge" means a person possessed of the freehold of an improvement or improvement parcel or a lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, an assignee of rents, a receiver, an executor, a trustee, a lessee, an agent or any other person directly or indirectly in control of an improvement parcel.
(Ord. 15-84. Passed 8-21-84.)