As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The certificate issued by the Commission approving alteration,
rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction or demolition of an historic
structure, historic site or any improvement in an historic district.
COMMISSION
The Historic Preservation Commission created under this chapter.
HISTORIC DISTRICT
An area designated by the Village Board, on recommendation
of the Commission, that contains two or more historic improvements
or sites.
HISTORIC SITE
Any parcel of land of historic significance due to a substantial
value in tracing the history or prehistory of man, or upon which an
historic event has occurred, and which has been designated as an historic
site under this chapter, or an improvement parcel, or part thereof,
on which is situated an historic structure and any abutting improvement
parcel, or part thereof, used as and constituting part of the premises
on which the historic structure is situated.
HISTORIC STRUCTURE
Any improvement which has a special character or special
historic interest or value as part of the development, heritage or
cultural characteristics of Osceola, the state or nation and which
has been designated as an historic structure pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter.
IMPROVEMENT
Any building, structure, place, work of art or other object
constituting a physical betterment of real property or any part of
such betterment, including streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, lighting
fixtures, signs and the like.
No building permit shall be issued by the Building
Inspector for alteration, construction, demolition or removal of a
nominated historic structure, historic site or any property or structure
within a nominated historic district from the date of the meeting
of the Historic Preservation Commission at which a nomination form
is first presented until the final disposition of the nomination by
the Historic Preservation Commission or the Village Board, unless
such alteration, removal or demolition is authorized by formal resolution
of the Village Board as necessary for public health, welfare or safety.
In no event shall the delay be for more than 180 days.
Any person or persons violating any provision
of this chapter shall be fined $50 for each separate violation. Each
and every day during which a violation continues shall be deemed to
be a separate offense. Notice of violations shall be issued by the
Building Inspector.