§ 2-914 — Definitions

Sec. 2-914. - Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Historic, cultural, aesthetic or architectural significance means that quality present in buildings, structures, sites, objects and historic districts which displays the integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling and association that reflects the community's history, culture, aesthetic values and architecture, and that: (1) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; (2) Is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; (3) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master or that possesses high artistic values, or that as a district represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or (4) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Historic district means buildings, structures, sites or objects as designated by the city council as together having particular historic, cultural, aesthetic or architectural significance and limited in size to that area reasonable for the proper identification and maintenance of the district; except that a district designated because of a common thematic element of historic, cultural, aesthetic or architectural significance need not be limited to such an area. Historic landmark means any single building, structure, site or object designated by the city council as having particular historic, cultural, aesthetic or architectural significance.

(Ord. No. 110436, § 1, 6-23-11)