Section 175-83 DEFINITIONS.
As
used
in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERATION
- Any change, modification or addition to a part of or all of the
exterior of
any building or structure.
BUILDING
- Any enclosed or open structure which is a combination of materials to
form a
construction for occupancy or use.
CERTIFICATE
OF APPROPRIATENESS (C of A) - The approval statement
signed by
the Secretary of the Board of Architectural Review (BAR) and the Zoning
Administrator that certifies approval by the BAR of the appropriateness
of a
particular request for the construction, alteration, reconstruction,
repair,
restoration, demolition or razing of all or a part of any building
within an
historic district overlay area, subject to the issuance of all other
permits
needed for the matter sought to be accomplished.
CONTRIBUTING
PROPERTIES
- Properties so designated on the inventory map of landmarks
and contributing properties, which is adopted as a part of this
Article, being
generally those properties which, by reason of form, materials,
architectural
details and relation to surrounding properties, contribute favorably to
the
general character of the part of the historic district in which they
are
located but, by reason of recent age, lack of historic significance or
other
factors, are not designated as local historic landmarks under the
criteria of
this Article.
DEMOLITION
- The dismantling or tearing down of all or part of any building and
all
operations incidental thereto.
EXTERIOR
FEATURES
(ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE)
- The architectural style, general design and
general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure,
including
the color, the kind and texture of the building material and the type
and style
of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, other appurtenant
fixtures and
other natural features, such as trees and shrubbery, that are subject
to the
public view from a public street, public way or other public places.
HISTORIC
DISTRICT
OVERLAY AREA
or HISTORIC DISTRICT - Any area delineated by the Town
Council and consisting of public or private property within the town,
containing one (1) or more historic landmarks as established by the
Virginia
Department of Historic Resources, or one (1) or more areas,
neighborhoods, sites, places, structures, objects, artifacts or
buildings in
which historic events occurred or reflecting significantly the
lives of
historic personages or great ideas or ideals of the people, having
special
public value because of notable architectural, economic, ethnic,
military,
natural, political, religious or social factors, such landmarks,
buildings,
structures or areas having been designated by the Council as being of
such
historic, architectural or cultural interest and significance as to
warrant
conservation and preservation. Such designated district or
districts shall
not extend farther than the property line of the land pertaining to
such
historical landmarks, sites, buildings, signs, appurtenances,
structures
or objects.
LOCAL
HISTORIC
LANDMARK
- Any site (including significant trees or other plant life
located thereon), building or structure of particular historic
significance.
"Landmarks" include sites, buildings or structures where the
cultural, political, archaeological, spiritual, economic, social or
artistic
history of the community, state or nation is reflected or exemplified
or which
are identified with historic personages or with important events in
local,
state or national history or which embody the distinguishing
characteristics of
an architectural specimen, inherently valuable for a representation of
a
period, style or method of construction or a notable work of
construction or a
notable work of a master designer or architect whose individual genius
influenced his age. Listing on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the
National
Register of Historic Places is encouraged for all "local historic
landmarks."
NEW
CONSTRUCTION
- Any construction within an historic district overlay area
that is independent and exclusive of an existing building or structure
or part
thereof.
NONCONTRIBUTING
PROPERTIES
- Properties with little historic or architectural value and
with little or no contribution to the historic character of the
district
because of their recent age or alteration in such a way as to destroy
their architectural
integrity.
RECONSTRUCTION
- Any or all work needed to remake or rebuild all or a part of
any building to a sound condition but not necessarily of original
materials.
REPAIRS
- Any work or all work involving the replacement of existing work with
equivalent material for the purpose of maintenance but not including
any
addition, change or modification in construction.
RESTORATION
- Any or all work connected with the returning to or restoring of a
building or
a part of any building to its original condition through the use of
original or
nearly original materials.
REVIEWING
BODIES
- All individuals, boards or elected/appointed bodies, given
review authority under this Article, including the Zoning
Administrator, Board
of Architectural Review and Town Council, upon appeal.
(Ord.
No.
Z-3-97 Added
10-27-97-Effective Upon Passage)
SIGNIFICANT
CHANGE
- A permanent change that alters the general appearance
(architectural character) of a building.
(Ord.
No.
Z-3-97 Added
10-27-97-Effective Upon Passage)
STRUCTURE
- Anything man-made, including but not limited to main buildings,
outbuildings,
fences, walls, lampposts, light fixtures, signs, signposts, billboards
and
paving.
SUBSTANTIAL
EXTERIOR
ALTERATION
- Any change, other than incidental repairs,
to the supporting members of a building or portion thereof, such as the
addition, removal or alteration of bearing walls, columns, beams,
girders,
roofs or foundations, that are visible on the exterior of the structure.
(Ord. No. Z-5-92 Amended Entire Section 4-13-92-Effective Upon Passage)