This chapter shall be known as the "Historic Preservation Law
of the Town of Austerlitz."
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority contained
in § 119-dd of the General Municipal Law of the State of
New York.
The identification and creation of historic landmarks and districts
within the Town of Austerlitz is necessary in order to preserve, protect
and enhance the significant historic, architectural and cultural resources
which constitute the heritage of the Town.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Any area which contains places, sites, structures, or buildings
which have a special character or historical value or aesthetic interest
or which represent one or more periods or styles of architecture and
which are situate in a distinct section of the Town.
HISTORIC LANDMARK
Any place, site, 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.
All work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness
or a hardship exception shall conform to any requirements included
therein. The Town Building Inspector shall inspect such work periodically
to assure compliance. If work is found that is not being performed
in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness or hardship
exception, the Building Inspector shall issue a stop-work order, and
all work shall immediately cease.
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Historic Preservation
Board or the Town Board under the provisions of this chapter may commence
a proceeding in the Supreme Court for review pursuant to the provisions
of Article 78 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules.