As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter
otherwise requires, the following definitions shall have the following
meanings:
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.
Any combination of materials forming any construction, other
than a boundary wall or fence; the term "building" shall include the
term "structure."
The Director of the Building Department of the City of Glen
Cove (DBD).
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/or 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 City.
The interior of a property which has special or aesthetic
interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the City.
Any place, structure or building that has been designated
as a landmark by the City Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant
to procedures provided within this article, that is worthy of preservation,
restoration or rehabilitation 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 City, county, state or nation.
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Building Department
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 place, structure or building which, because of its 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 City, county, state or nation, is
being considered for landmark designation.
Scenic landmarks encompass structures that are not buildings;
for example, bridges, piers, parks, cemeteries, sidewalks, clocks
and trees.
A style recognized by one of the following:
The National Register of Historic Places.
Historic American Buildings Survey.
Historic American Engineering Record, United States Department
of the Interior, National Park Service.
Division for Historic Preservation, New York State Office of
Parks and Recreation.[1]
Nassau County Museum.
National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Society of Architectural Historians.
[1]
Editor's Note: Now the Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation.
