[Amended 12-8-2016 by L.L. No.
4-2016]
It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the
protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of improvements and
districts of special character or special historical or aesthetic
interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest
of the prosperity and welfare of the people. The purpose of this chapter
is to effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement and perpetuation
of such improvements and districts which represent or reflect elements
of the Town's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural
history; safeguard the Town's historic, aesthetic and cultural
heritage, as embodied and reflected in such improvements and districts;
stabilize and improve property values in such districts and the Town
as a whole; foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments
of the past; strengthen the economy of the Town; and encourage the
designation of landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts for
the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the Town. Specifically,
without limitation, it is the intention of this chapter to protect
and preserve the historical elements of Pound Ridge, including its
architecturally appealing historic homes, public buildings, stone
walls and cemeteries from inappropriate alterations or destruction.
[Amended 12-8-2016 by L.L. No.
4-2016]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior
architectural features of a structure designated for preservation
or any structure in a district designated for preservation, including
the removal of or substantial change to stone walls.
The Landmarks and Historic District Commission.
The architectural style, design, general arrangement and
components of all of the outer surfaces of an improvement, as distinguished
from the interior surfaces enclosed by said exterior surfaces, including,
but not limited to, the kind and texture of the building materials
and the type and style of all windows, doors, siding, roof material,
trim, masonry, lights, signs and other fixtures appurtenant to such
improvements; in addition, the design, arrangement and components
of all fences or stone walls on any landmark site or within any historic
district. The foregoing shall specifically not be construed to extend
to the color of paint used on the exterior of any improvement.
Any area which contains improvements which have a special
character or special historical or aesthetic interest or value or
which represent one or more periods or styles of architecture reflecting
the history of the Town or which cause such area, by reason of such
factors, to constitute a distinct section of the Town, and which area
has been designated as an "historic district" pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter.
Any building, structure, stone wall, place, work of art or
other object constituting a physical betterment of real property or
any part of such betterment.
That portion of real property which includes a physical betterment
constituting an improvement and that portion of the land embracing
the site thereof as may be deemed appropriate for preservation by
the Commission, or an unimproved area of real landmarked property
that may be deemed appropriate for preservation.
Any improvement which has a special character or special
historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development,
heritage or cultural characteristics of the Town, state or nation
and which has been designated as a "landmark" pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter.
Any improvement parcel which has a special characteristic,
including but not limited to barns or ancillary structures, stone
walls, or special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part
of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the Town,
state or nation and which has been designated as a "landmark site"
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Any work done on any improvement or replacement of any part
of an improvement for which a permit issued by the Building Inspector
is not required by law, where the purpose and effect of such work
or replacement is to prevent or correct any deterioration or decay
of or damage to such improvement or any part thereof and to restore
the same, particularly as to appearance, as nearly as may be practicable,
to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration, decay
or damage.
