For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALTERATION. Any construction on, or change to, the exterior of a building, structure, or site including, but not limited to, the changing of siding or roofing materials and the changing, eliminating, or adding of doors, windows, steps, fences, railings, porches, balconies, signs, or other ornamentation. Ordinary maintenance and repairs shall not be considered an ALTERATION.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS. The document, issued by the Historic District Commission, that gives its approval for work to be done on property within the historic district.
COMMITTEE and STUDY COMMITTEE. The city’s Historic District Study Committee.
DEMOLITION. Any act that destroys in whole or in part a building or structure.
EXTERIOR FEATURES. The architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including the kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant features. In the case of outdoor advertising signs, EXTERIOR FEATURES shall be construed to mean the style, material, size, and location of all such signs. Changes in the EXTERIOR FEATURES of a building or structure shall include proposed new construction or demolition.
EXTREME HARDSHIP. The inability of owners of a historic property to make reasonable use of their property. EXTREME HARDSHIP occurs when a historic property cannot be used by the owner or a tenant because of its condition and the historic property cannot be rehabilitated for an amount of money that it would be reasonable for an owner to invest in a property.
HPC. The city’s Historic Preservation Commission. The city’s Historic District Commission is referred to by its full name.
NEW CONSTRUCTION. The act of making an addition to an existing building or structure, or the erection of a principal or accessory building or structure.
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. Work that corrects any deterioration or damage to a building or structure in order to restore it to its condition prior to the deterioration or damage. The work does not involve a change in the design, material, or outer appearance of the building or structure.
(Prior Code, § 153.02)