As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
The construction of new improvement as part of an existing
improvement when such new improvement changes the exterior appearance
of any landmark.
ALTERATION
Any work done on any improvement which is not an addition
to the improvement and changes the appearance of the exterior surface
of any improvement.
DEMOLITION
The razing of any improvement or the obliteration of any
natural feature of a landmark.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
A definable group of Tax Map lots, the improvements on which,
when viewed collectively, have a unique character resulting from their
architectural style and represent a significant period(s) in the architectural
and social history of the municipality and, because of their unique
character, can readily be viewed as an area or neighborhood distinct
from surrounding portions of the municipality. Except as otherwise
stated, all references to landmarks in this chapter shall be deemed
to include Historic Districts as well.
HISTORIC LANDMARK or LANDMARK
A.
Any real property such as a building, structure,
ruins, foundation, route, trail or place, including but not limited
to a cave, cemetery, burial ground, camp or village area, or a natural
configuration, geological formation or feature which:
(1)
Is of particular historic, cultural, scenic
or aesthetic significance to the Borough of North Arlington and in
which the broad cultural, political, economic or social history of
the nation, state or community is reflected or exemplified;
(2)
Is identified with historic personages or with
important events in the main current of national, state or local history;
(3)
Shows evidence of habitation, activity or the
culture of prehistoric man;
(4)
Embodies a distinguishing characteristic or
an architectural type valuable as representative of a period, style
or method of construction;
(5)
Represents a work of a builder, designer, artist
or architect whose individual genius influenced his/her age; or
(6)
Is imbued with traditional or legendary lore.
B.
All landmarks shall specifically be identified
within the community facilities plan element of the Master Plan as
recognized by the provision of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28b(6).
C.
The designation of a landmark shall be deemed
to include the Tax Map lot(s) on which it is located.
IMPROVEMENT
Any structure or part thereof constructed or installed upon
real property by human endeavor and intended to be kept at the location
of such construction or installation for a period of not less than
60 contiguous days.
REPAIR
Any work done on any improvement which is not an addition
to the improvement and does not change the appearance of the exterior
surface of any improvement.
REPLACEMENT
Repairs when a building permit is required for same.
STRUCTURE
Any improvement, including, but not limited to, all buildings.
In adopting this chapter, it is the intention
of the municipal governing body to create an agency which can administer
a system of preservation regulations, based on a rational plan and
objective criteria, which will complement existing land use and construction
code legislation. The controls herein established, while compatible
with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28b(6) and Section 317 of the BOCA Code, should
be viewed as having an independent basis under N.J.S.A. 40:48-2. This
chapter should not be viewed as requiring or prohibiting the use of
any particular architectural style; rather, the purpose is to preserve
the past by making it compatible with and relevant to the present.
To that end, new construction in or near a landmark should not necessarily
duplicate the style of the landmark; it should simply be compatible
with, and not detract from, the landmark.
It shall be the duty of all municipal officials
reviewing all permit applications involving real property or improvement
thereon to determine whether such application involves any activity
which should also be the subject of an application for a certificate
of appropriateness and, if it should, to inform both the Secretary
of the Commission and the applicant.