Definitions

Alteration: An exterior change to an existing structure. The use of different materials does not constitute an alteration if the structure is not otherwise changed. For purposes of this article, alteration does not include routine landscaping or building maintenance.

Demolition: An intentional act or process that destroys a structure entirely or in substantial part. For purposes of this definition, "substantial part" means destruction of greater than fifty (50) percent of the physical structure.

Development: The construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any commercial or mixed-use residential structure, any mining, excavation, landfill or land disturbance; or any change in use, or alteration or extension of the use, of land. However, for purposes of this article, development does not include:

• • 1. Routine landscaping or building maintenance; or

  • 2. Repairs or other work necessary to protect life or property in the event of fire, natural disaster, or other emergency. Development shall include:

    • a. any addition, removal, or material change of any type of lighting if visible from a public right-of-way within the district, or an abutting district.

    • b. Any replacement structures, including residential buildings.

    • c. Any signage visible from a public right-of-way within the district.

Large scale development: A development of new and/or existing buildings on one or more contiguous lots with a combined size of at least forty thousand (40,000) square feet, and/or when the creation of a road is required.