A. All definitions, general and specific, set forth in Section 17.04.030 shall be applicable to this chapter.
B. Definitions.
"Construction" means any building activity requiring the issuance of a building permit, except for any activity that does not affect the exterior appearance of the structure.
"Enlargement" means construction that results in the expansion of the gross floor area of a structure.
"Historic structure" means a structure listed on the Local Register.
"Local register" means the listing of local historic structures, sites and features adopted by the city council and maintained by the historic preservation advisory committee, and incorporated herein by reference. This designation is inclusive of all structures and features located within the boundaries of the property for which the local register designation has been applied.
"Local register, background" means properties that may not be historically significant or unique in their construction, but which contribute positively to the "visual fabric" of the City of Visalia.
"Local register, exceptional" means properties with preeminent historical significance, considered for nomination to the California Register of Historical Resources and/or National Register of Historic Places.
"Local register, focus" means properties having significant value, of good to excellent quality, considered for local recognition and protection.
(Ord. 2022-10 (part), 2022: Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7702)