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 a 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 ambiance 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 or building 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 Village, town, county, state or country.
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Building Inspector,
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts.
LANDMARK SITE
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.
STRUCTURE
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
component structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
STYLES OF ARCHITECTURE
Style recognized by one of the following organizations:
A.
The National Register of Historic Places.
B.
The Historic American Buildings Survey.
C.
The Historic American Engineering Record, U.S.
Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
D.
The Division for Historic Preservation, New
York State Office of Parks and Recreation.
E.
The Nassau County Museum.
F.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
G.
The Society of Architectural Historians.
The Building Inspector shall be responsible for appropriate public identification of areas designated as landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts on the Landmark and Historic District Map. The Landmarks Preservation Commission must 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 §
350-8.