As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ALTERATION
Any act or process which changes one or more of the exterior
architectural features of a structure designated as a landmark or
any structure or building in an historic district.
BUILDING
A structure wholly or partially enclosed within exterior
walls or within exterior or party walls and a roof, affording shelter
to persons, animals or property.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
The architectural style, design, general arrangement and
components of all of the outer surfaces of any building or structure,
including but not limited to the kind, color and texture of the building
material and the type and style of all windows, doors, lights, signs
and other fixtures appurtenant to said building or structure.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Any area which contains places, sites, structures or buildings
which have a special character and ambience or historical value or
aesthetic interest and which represent one or more periods or styles
of architecture of an era of history and which cause such area to
constitute a distinct section of the town.
LANDMARK
Any place, structure or building of historic value or aesthetic
interest by reason of its antiquity or uniqueness of architectural
design or as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics
of the town.
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Planning Department
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts.
LANDMARK SITE
Any parcel or part thereof on which is situated a landmark,
and any abutting parcel or part thereof constituting part of the premises
on which the landmark is situated.
STRUCTURES
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
components, structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE
A style recognized by one of the following organizations:
A.
The National Register of Historic Places.
B.
The Historic American Building Survey.
C.
The Historic American Engineering Record, United
States Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
D.
The Division for Historic Preservation, the
New York State Office of Parks and Recreation.
E.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
F.
The Society of Architectural Historians.