To preserve the "small town" quality and feel of the Village
that is heavily shaped by the attributes, integrity, and historical
character of existing residential and commercial structures and properties.
This chapter shall apply to all structures and properties lying
within our Village limits and shall consider the following:
A. Preserving the historic integrity of our Village.
B. Serving as a valid tool to be used to ensure the accuracy of Village
assessment records.
C. Improving our community by working within our established building
code
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BUILDING
Any structure having a roof and walls built and maintained
to shelter human activity or property.
DEMOLITION/DEMOLISH
To tear down, remove, or destroy any building or structure
so that is no longer standing or functional.
No buildings and structures shall be demolished unless a valid
demolition permit has been issued and no structure may be constructed
in its place unless a valid building permit has been issued.
The Village Code Enforcement Officer bears the responsibility
to approve demolition and building permits based on Village Code.
It is possible that certain cases may be referred to the Village Planning/Zoning
Board for evaluation and comment.