A.
The Town Board of the Town of Oyster Bay hereby finds that:
(1)
There exists in the Town of Oyster Bay places, sites, structures
and buildings of special historic significance or which, by reason
of famous events, the antiquity or uniqueness of architectural construction
and design, are of particular significance to the heritage of our
town.
(2)
The conservation, protection and preservation of such places, sites,
structures and buildings is a public necessity in harmony with the
Comprehensive Town Plan and will promote the public health, safety
and general welfare.
B.
Now, therefore, the Town Board hereby declares that the purpose of
this chapter is to accomplish the conservation, protection and preservation
of such places, sites, structures and buildings.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
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.
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.
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.
Any area which contains places, sites, structures or buildings
which have a special character and ambiance 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.
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 nation.
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Division of Building
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts.
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.
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
component structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
Style recognized by one of the following organizations:
The National Register of Historic Places.
The Historic American Building Survey.
The Historic American Engineering Record, United States Department
of the Interior, National Park Service.
The Division for Historic Preservation, New York State Office
of Parks and Recreation.
The Nassau County Museum.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Society of Architectural Historians.
