A.
The Town Board of the Town of Poughkeepsie hereby
finds that:
(1)
There exist in the Town of Poughkeepsie places, sites,
structures and buildings of special historic significance or which,
by reason of famous events or the antiquity or uniqueness of architectural
construction and design, are of particular significance to the heritage
of the town.
(2)
The conservation, protection and preservation of such
places, sites, structures and buildings is a public necessity in harmony
with the Town Master Plan and will promote the public health, safety
and general welfare.
B.
Now, therefore, the Town Board hereby declares that
the purpose of this chapter is to accomplish the conservation, protection
and preservation of such places, sites, structures and buildings.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
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.
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.
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 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 town.
Any place, structure or building of historic 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 town.
A map to be prepared and maintained by the Planning Department
identifying the location of all landmarks, landmark sites and historic
districts.[1]
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.
Any assembly of materials forming a construction framed of
components, structural parts for occupancy or use, including buildings.
A style recognized by one of the following organizations:
The National Register of Historic Places.
The Historic American Building Survey.
The Historic American Engineering Record, United
States Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
The Division for Historic Preservation, the
New York State Office of Parks and Recreation.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Society of Architectural Historians.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Landmark and Historic District
Map is on file and available for examination in the office of the
Town Clerk.
