§ 168-3. Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter and, unless the context clearly indicated otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:

ADDITION

The construction of a new improvement as part of an existing improvement when such new improvement changes, alters or modifies the exterior appearance of any landmark or existing improvement in a historic district.

ALTERATION

Any work done on any improvement which:

A. 

Is not an addition to the improvement; and

B. 

Changes, alters or modifies the appearance of the exterior surface of any improvement, except for painting of an existing improvement.

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

The document by which the Historic Preservation Commission reports its recommendations for approval of an application for work to be performed on a historical landmark or on an improvement within a historic district, with or without conditions, to the Construction Code Official and/or Zoning Officer of the Borough. The Construction Code Official and/or Zoning Officer shall include any conditions so recommended in any permit issued by either or both of them which shall become a requirement of the permit. If the Historic Preservation Commission recommends against the issuance of a permit, the Construction Code Official and/or Zoning Officer, as the case may be, shall deny such permit.

CONTRIBUTING PROPERTY

[Added 4-11-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05R]

A building, site, structure, or object that adds to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations, or archaeological values for which a property is significant because:

A. 

It was present during the period of significance, and possesses historic integrity reflecting its character at that time or is capable of yielding important information about the period; or

B. 

It independently meets the New Jersey Register criteria set forth in N.J.A.C. 7:4-2.3.

DEMOLITION

The razing of any improvement or part thereof, or the obliteration of any natural feature of a landmark.

HISTORIC DISTRICT

A. 

One or more historic landmarks and intervening or surrounding property significantly affecting or affected by the quality and character of the historic landmark or historic landmarks and shall further be construed to mean a definable group of Tax Map lots, the improvements on which when viewed collectively:

(1) 

Represent a significant period or periods in the architectural and social history of the Borough;

(2) 

Because of their unique character, readily be viewed as an area or neighborhood distinct from surrounding portions of the Borough; and/or

(3) 

Have a unique character resulting from their architectural style.

B. 

Except or otherwise stated, all references to landmarks in this chapter shall be deemed to include historic districts as well.

HISTORIC LANDMARK or LANDMARK

A. 

Any real property, man-made structure, natural object or configuration or any portion or group of the foregoing which have been formally designated on the Zoning Map or the Official Map of the Borough as being of historical, archaeological, cultural, scenic or architectural significance which:

(1) 

Is of particular historic, cultural, scenic or architectural significance to the Borough and in which the broad cultural, political, economic or social history of the nation, state or community is reflected or exemplified;

(2) 

Is identified with historic personages or with important events in the main current of national, state or local history;

(3) 

Shows evidence of habitation, activity or the culture of prehistoric man;

(4) 

Embodies a distinguishing characteristic or an architectural-type valuable as representative of a period, style or method of construction;

(5) 

Represents a work of a builder, designer, artist or architect whose individual style significantly influenced the architectural history of the Borough; or

(6) 

Is imbued with traditional or legendary lore.

B. 

All landmarks shall specifically be identified within the community facilities plan of the Master Plan as recognized by the provisions of NJ.S.A. 40:55D-28b(6).

C. 

The designation of a "landmark" shall be deemed to include the lot or lots on which it is located.

IMPROVEMENT

Any structure or 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 60 continuous days.

MAJOR APPLICATION

Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which involves demolition or removal of a landmark, or portion thereof, or addition to a landmark; involves a subdivision of land included as part of a landmark or within an historic district; involves construction of a new improvement in an historic district; or otherwise falls within the criteria set forth in § 168-7B(1). Demolition of any improvement is also subject to a permit being obtained in accordance with the provisions of the Borough Code or state law affecting demolition.

MINOR APPLICATION

Any application for a certificate of appropriateness which does not involve demolition or removal of a landmark, addition to a landmark or construction of a new improvement in an historic district; and meets the criteria set forth in § 168-7B(2).

NONCONTRIBUTING PROPERTY

[Added 4-11-2001 by Ord. No. 01-05R]

A building site, structure or object that does not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations, or archaeological values for which a property is significant because:

A. 

It was not present during the period of significance;

B. 

Due to alterations, disturbances, additions, or other changes, it no longer possesses historic integrity reflecting its character at that time or is incapable of yielding important information about the period; or

C. 

It does not independently meet the New Jersey Register criteria set within N.J.A.C. 7:4-2.3.

RECONSTRUCTION

The act or process of reproducing by new construction the exact form and details of a vanished building, structure or object, or part thereof, as it appeared at a specific period of time.

REHABILITATION

The act or process of returning the exterior of an improvement to a state of utility through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features or architectural form of the improvement which are significant to historical, architectural and cultural values.

REPAIR

Any work done on any improvement which:

A. 

Is not an addition to the improvement; and does not change the appearance of the exterior surface of any improvement.

B. 

Provides for facsimile replacement of material that has been destroyed by time, weather, insects or other conditions either in the original material or replacement material with the original appearance.

REPLACEMENT

Repairs when a building permit is required.

RESTORATION

The act or process of accurately recovering the form and details of the exterior of an improvement by means of the removal of later work or by the reconstruction of missing earlier work.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 184, Land Use.

Amended 10-11-2001 by Ord. No. 01-17R