As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
The construction of new improvement as part of an existing
improvement when such new improvement changes the exterior appearance
of any building.
ALTERATION
Any work done or any improvement which:
A.
Is not an addition to the improvements; and
B.
Changes the appearance of the exterior surface
of any improvement.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The written approval issued by the Historic Preservation
Committee when so required prior to any work or activity commencing
on any property set forth as within the boundaries of the Historic
District or historic landmarks not located within the district. The
certificate of appropriateness shall constitute a written report as
set forth in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-111.
DEMOLITION
Destruction, razing, partial destruction, incremental destruction,
willful neglect through careless and/or indifferent failure to maintain
a structure, or willful refusal to repair based on financial ability
or inability which results in the substantial deterioration of the
exterior features or the integrity of a structure. Demolition also
includes any action or process that dismantles or disassembles all
or part of a structure irrespective of the intent to rehabilitate
or repair the structure in the future.
[Amended 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 25-2017]
HISTORIC DISTRICT
A definable group of Tax Map lots, the improvements on which,
when viewed collectively:
A.
Represent a significant period(s) in the architectural
and social history of the municipality; and
B.
Because of their unique character can readily
be viewed as a separate area or neighborhood distinct from surrounding
portions of the Township; or
C.
Have a unique character resulting from their
architectural style.
HISTORIC DISTRICT OR LANDMARK
Any real property such as a building, structure, ruins, foundation,
landscape, route, trail, place or object, including, but not limited
to, a cemetery, burial ground, or a natural object(s) or configuration,
geological formation or feature which:
A.
Contributes to the historic district or is of
particular historic, cultural, scenic, or architectural significance
to the Township of Harrison and in which the broad cultural, political,
economic or social history of the nation, state or community is reflected
or exemplified; or
B.
Is identified with historic personages or with
the important events of national, state, or local history; or
C.
Shows evidence of habitation, activity, or the
culture of prehistoric man; or
D.
Embodies a distinguishing characteristic or
an architectural type valued as representative of a period, style
or method of construction; or
E.
Represents work of a builder, designer, artist
or architect whose individual style significantly influenced the architectural
history of the Township.
IMPROVEMENT
Any structure or part thereof constructed or installed upon
real property by human endeavor and intended to be kept at the location
or such construction or installation for a period of not less than
60 continuous days. These improvements include, but are not limited
to, cornices, brackets, porch spindles, railings, shutters, doors,
exterior wall treatments, other decorative architectural features
and signs.
MINOR APPLICATION
Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which;
A.
Does not involve demolition or removal of a
landmark or building within the district, addition to a building,
or construction of a new structure in a historic district; or
MAJOR APPLICATION
Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which:
A.
Involves demolition or removal of a building,
addition to a building, or construction of a new structure in a historic
district; or
B.
Otherwise falls within the criteria set forth in §
225-34A(1) hereof.
REPAIR
Any work done or any improvement which:
A.
Is not an addition to the improvement; and
B.
Does not change the appearance of the exterior
surface of any improvement.
REPLACEMENT
Repairs when a building permit is required for same.
STRUCTURE
A combination of materials to form a construction for occupancy,
use, or ornamentation whether installed on, above, or below the surface
of a parcel of land.
It shall be the duty of all Township officials
reviewing all permit applications involving real property or improvement
thereon to determine whether such application involves any activity
which should also be the subject of an application for a certificate
of appropriateness, and if it should, to inform both the Secretary
of the Historic Preservation Commission and the applicant.