For the purposes of this article, the following terms will have the following meanings:
Any change to or modification, through public or private action, of any structure of historic significance, including, but not limited to, exterior changes to, or modifications of, a structure or any of its architectural details or visual characteristics, including paint color and surface texture, grading, surface paving, new structures, and the placement or removal of any objects such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls, fences, steps, plants, and landscape accessories affecting the historic qualities of the property.
Any act or process that destroys, in whole or in part, a property.
Includes the architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior surfaces of any improvement, including, but not limited to, the color, kind and texture of the building material and the type and style of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant fixtures to such improvement.
Includes any building or structure of particular historic or aesthetic significance, or which is identified with historic personages or with important events in local, state, or national history, or which embody the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural specimen, inherently valuable for a representation of a period, style or method of construction, or a notable work of construction, or a notable work of a master designer or architect. Any building or structure over 50 years old is presumed to be of historical significance.
Any building, restoration, renovation, repair, structure, landscape feature, structural work of art, fence, gate, wall, or other object constituting a physical betterment of real property, or any part of such betterment.