As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(a) “Alteration” means any appreciable change in the external architectural features of any structure or building, visible from a public way or from adjoining property.
(b) “Applicant” means any person, association, partnership or corporation or other similar entity who or that applies for a building permit in order to undertake any construction, erection, alteration, removal, moving or demolition.
(c) “Planning Commission” means the Planning Commission of the Municipality.
(d) “Council” means the Council of the Municipality.
(e) “Exterior architectural feature” means the architectural style and general arrangement of the exterior of a structure, including the type and texture of building materials, all windows, doors, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant thereto.
(f) “Architectural significance” means that which has a special aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural character of the Municipality.
(g) “Historic landmark” means any individual building or structure determined by the Planning Commission to be historically and/or architecturally significant.
(h) “Municipality” means the Municipality of Silver Lake as now or hereinafter constituted.
(i) “Neighboring structure” means any existing structure or any structure for which a building permit has been issued which is situated on any one of the following lots:
(1) Any lot within three lots, on the same side of the street on either side of the proposed construction, without regard to intersecting street lines;
(2) Any lot within three lots of the property directly across from the proposed construction on the opposite side of the street without regard to intersecting street lines; or
(3) Any lot within two lots of the proposed construction, provided such lot is abutting a street intersecting the street upon which the proposed construction will be located and that the front elevations of the subject structures will be approximately ninety degrees to each other.
(j) “Owner” means the owner of record, and the term includes the plural as well as the singular. (Ord. 13-1997. Passed 3-17-97.)