As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ALTERATION
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.
BUILDING
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.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
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.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
Any area which contains places, sites, structures or buildings
which have a special character and ambience 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 Village.
LANDMARK
Any place, structure, building, area or object which:
A.
Possesses special character or historic or aesthetic interest
or value as part of the cultural, political, economic or social history
of the locality, region, state, or nation;
B.
Is identified with historic personages;
C.
Embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural
style;
D.
Is the work of a designer whose work has significantly influenced
an age; or
E.
Because of a unique location or singular physical characteristic,
represents an established and familiar visual feature of the neighborhood.
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Village Planner
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts.
LANDMARK SITE
Any 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.
STRUCTURES
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
components, structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE
A style recognized by one of the following organizations:
A.
The National Register of Historic Places.
B.
The Historic American Building Survey.
C.
The Historic American Engineering Record, United States Department
of the Interior, National Park Service.
D.
The Division for Historic Preservation, the New York State Office
of Parks and Recreation.
E.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
F.
The Society of Architectural Historians.
All work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness
issued under this chapter shall conform to any requirements included
therein. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to inspect
periodically any such work to assure compliance. In the event that
work is found that is not being performed in accordance with the certificate
of appropriateness, or upon notification of such fact by the Commission,
the Building Inspector shall issue a stop-work order and all work
shall immediately cease. No further work shall be undertaken on the
project as long as a stop-work order is in effect.
The Village Planner of the Village of Ellenville shall be responsible
for appropriate public identification of areas designated as landmarks
or landmark sites on the Landmark and Historic District Map or other
zoning map. The Commission may approve the size, style, color, typography,
material of construction and wording of all privately owned signs
identifying landmarks, landmark sites and properties within historic
districts prior to installation, consistent with the provisions of
this chapter.