§ 20-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Certificate of appropriateness means a document evidencing approval by the historic preservation commission of an application to make a material change in the appearance of a designated historic property or of a property located within a designated historic district.

Exterior architectural features means the architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of the building or other structure including, but not limited to:

(1)

The kind or texture of the building material; and

(2)

The type and style of all windows, doors, signs and other appurtenant architectural fixtures, features, details or elements relative to the foregoing.

Exterior environmental features means all those aspects of the landscape of the development of a site that affect the property's historical character.

Historic district means a historic district is a geographically definable area, which contains buildings, structures, sites, objects, landscape features and works of art or a combination thereof, that:

(1)

Have a special character or special historic/aesthetic value or interest;

(2)

Represent one or more periods, styles or types of architecture typical of one or more eras in the history of the municipality, county, state or region; and

(3)

Cause such area, by reason of such factors, to constitute a visibly perceptible section of the city or county.

Historic property means a historic property is a building, structure, site, object, work of art, including the adjacent area necessary for the proper appreciation or use thereof, deemed worthy of preservation by reason of value to the city, state or local region, for one of the following reasons:

(1)

It is an outstanding example of a structure representative of its era;

(2)

It is one of the few remaining examples of past architectural style;

(3)

It is a place or structure associated with an event or persons of historic or cultural significance to the city, state or region; or

(4)

It is a site of natural or aesthetic interest that is continuing to contribute to the cultural or historical development and heritage of the city, county, state or region.

Material change in appearance means a change that will affect either the exterior architectural or environmental features of a historic property or any building, structure, site, object, landscape feature or work of art within a historic district, such as:

(1)

Reconstruction or alteration of the size, shape or facade of a historic property, including the relocation of any doors or windows or the removal or alteration of any architectural features, details or elements;

(2)

Demolition or relocation of a historic structure;

(3)

Commencement of excavation for construction purposes;

(4)

A change in the location of advertising visible from the public right-of-way; or

(5)

The erection, alteration, restoration or removal of any building or other structure within a historic property or district, including walls, fences, steps and pavements or other appurtenant features.

(Comp. 1976, §§ 5-90, 5-111, 5-112; Code 1989, § 38-90; Ord. of 2-3-1986, §§ 3(B), (C), 11)