Definitions. As used in this article, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADDITION
The construction of a new improvement as a part of an existing
improvement when such new improvement changes the exterior appearance
of any landmark.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The person designated to handle the administration of building
permit applications as referenced in this article.
ALTERATION
Any work done on any existing improvement which:
(1)
Is not an addition to that improvement; or
(2)
Changes the appearance of the exterior surface
of any improvement.
BUILDING
A structure created to shelter human activity of any kind.
DEMOLITION
The partial or total razing or destruction of any building,
structure, or of any improvement within a historic district or of
any historic landmark.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
A geographically definable area possessing a significant
linkage, or continuity of sites, buildings, structures, and/or objects
which when viewed collectively:
(1)
Represent a significant period in the development
of the Township; or
(2)
Have a distinctive character resulting from
their architectural style; or
(3)
Because of their distinctive character can readily
be viewed as an area or neighborhood distinct from surrounding portions
of the Township.
HISTORIC DISTRICT RESOURCES
Resources within a historic district shall be classified
either as key, contributing, or noncontributing which are defined
as:
(1)
KEYAny buildings, structures, sites or objects which due to their significance would individually qualify for landmark status.
(2)
CONTRIBUTINGAny buildings, structures, sites or objects which are integral components of the historic district either because they date from a time period for which the district is significant or because they represent an architectural type, period or method for which the district is significant.
(3)
NONCONTRIBUTINGAny buildings, structures, sites, or objects which are not integral components of the historic district because they neither date from a time period for which the district is significant nor represent an architectural type, period, or method for which the district is significant.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS (OR LANDMARK)
Any buildings, structures, sites, objects, or districts which
possess integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship,
or association, and which have been determined pursuant to the terms
of this chapter, to be:
(1)
Of particular historic significance to the Township
of Freehold by reflecting or exemplifying the broad cultural, political,
economic or social history of the nation, state, county or community;
or
(2)
Associated with historic personages important
in national, state, county or local history; or
(3)
The site of a historic event which had a significant
effect on the development of the nation, state, county or community;
or
(4)
An embodiment of the distinctive characteristics
of a type, period, or method of architecture or engineering; or
(5)
Representative of the work of an important builder,
designer, artist, engineer or architect; or
(6)
Significant for containing elements of design,
detail, materials, or craftsmanship which represent a significant
innovation; or
(7)
Able or likely to yield information important
in prehistory or history.
IMPROVEMENT
Any structure or any part thereof constructed or installed
upon real property by human endeavor and intended to be kept at the
location of such construction or installation for a period of not
less than 120 continuous days.
OBJECT
A thing of functional, aesthetic, cultural, historical, or
scientific value that may be, by nature or design, movable yet related
to a specific setting, environment or event.
REPAIR
Any work done on any improvement which:
(1)
Is not an addition to the improvement; and
(2)
Does not change the appearance of the exterior
surface.
REPLACEMENT
Repairs when a building permit is required for same.
SITE
The place where a significant event or pattern of events
occurred. It may be the location of prehistoric or historic occupations
or activities that may be marked by physical remains; or it may be
the symbolic focus of a significant event or pattern of events that
may both have been actively occupied. A site may also be the location
of a ruined building, structure or object if the location itself possesses
historic, cultural or archaeological significance.
SITES OF HISTORIC INTEREST
Any buildings, structures, sites, objects or districts which,
although not given historic landmark designation under this chapter
are an important historical asset to the community which it is felt
would benefit from the advice and input of the Commission.
STRUCTURE
Any man-made work arranged in a definite pattern of organization.