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.
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Editor's Note: Now the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.