For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADDITION. Any construction which increases the height or floor area of an existing district resource, or which adds to it (such as a porch or attached garage).
ALTERATION. Any construction, replacement, remodeling within, or to a district resource which results in exterior change to the structural parts, the number and/or location of openings, or the location or appearance of the district resource, but which does not increase the overall dimensions.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The written approval of the Historic District Commission of plans for new construction, replacement, removal, addition, alteration, demolition, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, restoration, moving, or other work upon or affecting a district resource.
COMMISSION. The Historic District Commission.
CONSERVATION. The cleaning, repair, or replacement of worn, cracked, or broken parts of a district resource to protect it from blight or deterioration through normal maintenance. The use of contemporary building methods and/or materials shall be acceptable if compatible with the district resource.
DEMOLITION. The destruction of all or part of a historic district or district resource, or to commence destruction with the purpose of completing the same.
DEPARTMENT. The Village of Union City Building Department.
DETERIORATION.
(1) To make or permit to become worse, or to lower in quality or to reduce in value, a historic district or district resource, either by reason of neglect, or omission to act, or by design or purpose.
(2) The term may apply to any of the following components of a district resource:
(a) Exterior walls or other vertical supports;
(b) Roofs or other horizontal members;
(c) Exterior chimneys;
(d) Exterior plaster or mortar or other finish material;
(e) Ineffective weather-proofing of exterior walls, roof, or foundations, including broken windows or doors; or
(f) Any exterior architectural or landscape feature either designated as a resource or which affects the character of a historic district or district resource.
DISTRICT RESOURCE. A site, a building, structure, object, open space, feature, or landmark so designated individually, or within or as a part of a related group within a historic district.
(1) A “site” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE which is related to an important historical event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, an institution or organization, or an architectural district resource that is ruined or vanished, where the location itself maintains historical or archaeological value regardless of the value of any existing architectural district resource. (Examples: historic marker; commemorative plaque; or archaeological site.)
(2) A “building” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE which is residential, commercial, industrial or institutional in design or character, or which is created to shelter any form of human activity. (Examples: house; store; office building; inn or hotel; barn; church; theater; hospital; courthouse; or jail.)
(3) A “structure” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE made up of interdependent and interrelated parts of a definite pattern or organization, often reflective of an engineering design. (Examples: bridge; dam; water tower; or bell tower.)
(4) An “object” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE of functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, architectural, archaeological or scientific value which may be moveable by nature of design, yet which is related to a specific setting of environment. (Examples: fence; wall; statue; fountain; lighting fixture; sign; sundial; or gazebo.)
(5) An “open space” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE that is undeveloped land, a naturally landscaped area, a formal human-made landscape, or a developed open space, or a developed open space significant as a connective link or as a buffer between other historical districts or resources, or between a historic district or resource and a building, structure, or other property which does not qualify as a historic district or resource. (Examples: recreation park (regardless of whether equipped; landscaped; or otherwise improved); formal garden; vacant land; or parking lot.)
(6) A “feature” is a DISTRICT RESOURCE which has a prominent or distinctive aspect or quality or which is characteristic of a historic district. (Examples: landscaped boulevard; brick paving or sidewalk; or tree-lined street.)
(7) A “landmark” is any prominent feature of the landscape, as a tree or house, marking a particular locality.
ELEVATION. A scale drawing of the side, front, or rear facades of a district resource.
GUIDELINES. Standards or criteria for the formulation of standards, adopted by the Commission with the prior approval by resolution of the Village Council, which prescribe requirements for any work (as said term is defined herein) upon or affecting an established or proposed historic district or district resource.
HISTORIC. The age of a district resource; however, no limit in terms of age or years it to be inferred by the use of the term HISTORIC. The term shall apply to any district resource which is significant to the overall appearance of a historic district or which plays a role in the evolutionary growth of a historic district’s streetscape.
HISTORIC DISTRICT. A geographically defined area which includes a district resource or a group of district resources designated by ordinance for the purpose of preservation. More than one HISTORIC DISTRICT may be designated, and HISTORIC DISTRICTS need not be contiguous. A district resource within the area of a HISTORIC DISTRICT shall be of historical, architectural, or archaeological significance; however, a HISTORIC DISTRICT may consist of a single district resource unrelated to its surroundings in terms of historical, architectural, or archaeological significance.
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION. The body created by this subchapter and referred to herein as the COMMISSION.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION. The protection, conservation, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or restoration of a historic district or district resource.
HONORARY DESIGNATION. The formal recognition by the Commission of an important historical event, institution, or organization related to a district resource in instances in which the district resource itself does not have historical, architectural, or archaeological significance.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. Planned district resources which are to be constructed or placed within a historic district or proposed historic district. Such planned, NEW CONSTRUCTION, because it may be reasonably anticipated to have a significant effect on the overall appearance of a historic district’s streetscape, shall to influence the evolutionary growth of a historic district’s streetscape, shall be deemed “historic” by the Commission the same as older, existing district resources.
PROPOSED HISTORIC DISTRICT OR DISTRICT RESOURCE. A historic district or district resource which is actively under consideration by the Village Council for formal designation under this subchapter.
RECONSTRUCTION. The process of reproducing a vanished historic district or district resource, or part thereof, by new construction, in the exact form and detail as is possible or practical.
REHABILITATION. The revitalization of a historic district or district resource by returning it to good condition. REHABILITATION may not require the removal of all non-original materials so long as they are not incompatible with the particular historic district or district resource. The introduction of modern mechanical systems, structural elements, and decorative features may be permitted; provided, however, that the same are compatible with the original style, size, color, and texture.
REPAIR. The maintenance of or return to a state of utility of a district resource.
RESTORATION. The process of accurately recovering the form and detail of a historic district or district resource as it originally appeared, by the removal of later work, the replacement of missing elements, and the enhancement of the original work.
WORK. Any construction or new construction, replacement, removal, addition, alteration, replacement, remodeling, demolition, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, painting, restoration, excavation, or other act or procedure which affects a historic district or district resource.
(2005 Code, § 271.002) (Ord. passed 5-10-1967)