Definitions

The following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

ALTERATION — An act that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features or its appurtenances, including but not limited to the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any structure or appurtenance.

APPURTENANCES — Features other than primary or secondary structures which contribute to the exterior historic appearance of a property, including but not limited to paving, doors, windows, signs, materials, decorative accessories, fences, and historic landscape features.

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS — A certificate issued by the Glocester Historic District Commission indicating approval of plans for alteration, construction, repair, removal, or demolition of any structure or appurtenances of a structure within an historic district.

CONSTRUCTION — The act of adding to an existing structure or erecting a new principal or accessory structure or appurtenances to a structure, including but not limited to buildings, extensions, outbuildings, fire escapes, and retaining walls.

DEMOLITION — An act or process that destroys a structure or its appurtenances in part or in whole.

HISTORIC DISTRICT — A specific division of a city or town as designated by ordinance of the Town of Glocester pursuant to this chapter. An historic district may include one or more structures.

REMOVAL — A relocation of a structure on its site or to another site.

REPAIR — A change meant to remedy damage or deterioration of a structure or its appurtenances.

STRUCTURE — Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary location on or in the ground, including but not limited to buildings, gazebos, billboards, outbuildings, decorative and retaining walls, and swimming pools.