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 historical 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, county, state or country.
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Building and Zoning Inspector,
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts.
LANDMARK SITE
A 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.
STRUCTURE
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of component
structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE
Style recognized by one of the following organizations:
A.
The National Register of Historic Places.
B.
The Historic American Buildings Survey.
C.
The Historic American Engineering Record, United States Department of
the Interior, National Park Service.
D.
The Division for Historic Preservation, New York State Office of Parks
and Recreation.
E.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
F.
The Society of Architectural Historians.
Upon receipt of notice that the Historic Review Board is considered
a place, site, structure or building for designation as a landmark or landmark
site or as part of an historic district, the Building and Zoning Inspector
shall not issue any permit for the demolition, alteration or improvement of
said place, site, structure or building for a period of 90 days, unless prior
to the expiration of said period there is a final determination by the Town
Board that said place, site, structure or building has not qualified as a
landmark or landmark site or as part of an historic district.
All work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness issued
by the Board shall conform to any requirements included therein. It shall
be the duty of the Historic Review Board to inspect periodically any such
work to assure compliance. In the event that work is found that is not being
performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, or upon notification
of such fact by the Historic Review Board, the Building and Zoning Inspector
shall issue a stop-work order, and all work shall immediately cease. No further
work shall be undertaken on the project as long as a stop-work order is in
effect. The Building and Zoning Inspector and the Historic Review Board shall
have the right to inspect ongoing work at landmarks or landmark sites during
normal business hours.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance
and repair of any exterior architectural feature of a landmark, landmark site
or property within an historic district which does not involve a change in
design, material, color or outward appearance.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Historic Review Board relating
to hardship, maintenance and repair or a certificate of appropriateness may,
within 15 days of the decision, file a written application with the Town Board
for review of the decision.