Definitions.
As used in this section, 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 building.
ALTERATION
Any work done or any improvement which:
(1)
Is not an addition to the improvements; and
(2)
Changes the appearance of the exterior surface of any improvement.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The written approval issued by the Historic Preservation
Committee when so required prior to any work or activity commencing
on any property set forth as within the boundaries of the historic
site of the Olde Stone House Village, or historic landmarks not located
within the Village after confirmation of said sites as historically
accurate. The certificate of appropriateness; shall constitute a written
report as set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-111.
DEMOLITION
The razing of any improvement or the obliteration of any
natural feature of a building or landmark.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
A definable group of Tax Map lots, the improvements on which,
when viewed collectively:
(1)
Represent a significant period(s) in the architectural and social
history of the municipality; or
(2)
Because of their unique character can readily be viewed as a
separate area or neighborhood district from surrounding portions of
the Township; or
(3)
Have a unique character resulting from their architectural style,
significant purpose, or historical use.
HISTORIC DISTRICT OR LANDMARK
Any real property such as a building, structure, ruins, foundation,
landscape, route, trail, place or object including, but not limited
to, a cemetery, burial ground, or a natural object(s) or configuration,
geological formation or feature which:
(1)
Contributes to the historic district or is of particular historic,
cultural, scenic, or architectural significance to the Township of
Washington and in which the broad cultural, political, economic or
social history of the nation, state or community is reflected or exemplified;
or
(2)
Is identified with historic personages or with the important
events of national, state, or local history; or
(3)
Shows evidence of habitation, activity, or the culture of prehistoric
man; or
(4)
Embodies a distinguishing characteristic or an architectural
type valued as representative of a period, style or method of construction;
or
(5)
Represents work of a builder, designer, artist or architect
whose individual style significantly influenced the architectural
history of the Township.
IMPROVEMENT
Any structure or part thereof constructed or installed upon
real property by human endeavor and intended to be kept at the location
or such construction or installation for a period of not less than
60 continuous days. These improvements include, but are not limited
to, cornice, brackets, porch spindles, railings, shutters, doors,
exterior wall treatments, other decorative architectural features
and signs.
MINOR APPLICATION
Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which:
(1)
Does not involve demolition or removal of a landmark or building
within the district addition to a building; or construction of a new
structure in a historic district; or
MAJOR APPLICATION
Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which:
(1)
Involves demolition or removal of a building; addition to a
building; or construction of a new structure in a historic district;
or
(2)
Otherwise falls within the criteria set forth in §
2-70E(1)(a) hereof.
REPAIR
Any work done or any improvement which:
(1)
Is not an addition to the improvement; and
(2)
Does not change the appearance of the exterior surface of any
improvement.
REPLACEMENT
Repairs when a building permit is required for same.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy,
use, or ornamentation whether installed on, above, or below the surface
of a parcel of land.