The purpose of the Historic Overlay District is to protect and
enhance the historic and architectural character of the Village of
Irvington, including the Irvington Historic District, which in January
2014 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For purposes of this article, the following words shall have
the following meanings:
DEMOLISH
To pull down, raze, destroy, remove or relocate all or a
substantial portion of a building.
SUBSTANTIAL PORTION
Any portion of an exterior wall, porch or portico facing
a public way; or 50% or more of the footprint of a building as measured
in plan; or 50% or more of the exterior walls of a building.
In addition to any other penalties for violations of this chapter,
the owner of any contributing building who demolishes or permits the
building to be demolished without approval of the Board of Architectural
Review shall be required to restore the property and its site to its
appearance prior to the demolition. Restoration would require site
development plan approval, ARB approval, and any other approval and
permit required by this chapter.