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.
[Amended 2-3-2022 by Ord. No. 727]
The Town Building Inspector shall not issue any building permit
for the alteration of the exterior features of, or any demolition
permit for, any structure located within the Denton Historic District
or is listed in the National Historic Trust Registry, or other public
historical registry. The Town's Building Inspector is entitled to
refrain from issuing a building permit for the alteration or demolition
permit for 60 days from the date of application to determine the structure's
eligibility on such public historical registry.
