Definitions. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
New construction added to an existing building or structure.
ALTERATION
Construction or other modification that changes one or more
of the exterior features of a structure or building, including, but
not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, addition,
sandblasting, waterblasting, chemical cleaning or removal of any structure,
but not including changes to the color of exterior paint.
CORNICE
The projection at the top of a wall or the top course or
molding of a wall when it serves as a crowning member.
FACADE
The exterior walls of a building facing a frontage line.
FENESTRATION
The arrangement of windows and other exterior openings on
a building.
MASSING
The three-dimensional shape of a building(s) height, width,
and depth.
PARAPET
The portion of a wall which extends above the roofline.
PLINTH
A projecting base of an external wall, or the base of courses
of a building collectively, if so treated as to give the appearance
of a platform.
PORTICO
A covered walk or porch that is supported by columns or pillars;
also known as "colonnade."