12.200. Definitions.
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For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:

Alteration. Any act or process that changes one or more of the architectural features of a structure, including, but not limited to the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any structure.

Addition. Any act or process which changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure by adding to, joining with or increasing the size or capacity of the structure.

Board. The Downers Grove Architectural Design Review Board.

Building. Any structure enclosed with walls and a permanent roof created for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals or property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land.

Building Survey. A written report conducted by an Illinois licensed architect or other qualified third party professional identifying at a minimum the architectural style, historical status and condition of all structures and properties within a proposed historic district.

Certificate of Appropriateness. A certificate issued by the Board pursuant to Section 12-700.

Construction. The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.

Council. The Village Council of the Village of Downers Grove.

Demolition. Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a building, structure or accessory structure.

Department. The Department of Community Development.

Design Guideline. A standard of appropriate activity that will preserve the historic and architectural character of a structure or area.

Director. The Director of the Department of Community Development.

Exterior Architectural Appearance. The architectural and general composition of the exterior of a structure, including, but not limited to the kind, color, and the texture of the building material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs, and appurtenant elements.

Exterior Modification. Any alteration, addition, construction, demolition, rehabilitation, removal or repair.

Historic District. A specific geographic area containing more than two contiguous properties designated by resolution of the Village Council after a recommendation by the Board.

Landmark. Any building, structure or site which has been designated as a landmark by resolution of the Village Council after a recommendation by the Board.

Owner Consent Form. A form provided by the Village identifying the owner(s) of record and their consent to landmark or historic district designation.

Owner of Record. The person, corporation, or other legal entity listed on the records of the County Recorder of Deeds.

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

Removal. Any relocation of a structure on its site or to another site.

Repair. Any external change that does not require a building permit or that is not construction, removal or alteration.

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, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, backstops for tennis courts, radio and television antennae, including supporting towers, swimming pools, satellite dishes, solar panels and wind generation devices.

Structural Change. Any change or repair in the supporting members of a building, structure, roof or exterior walls or which would expand, reduce, or otherwise substantially modify the building in height, width or bulk.

12.200. Definitions. « Back to HISTORIC PRESERVATION

12.200. Definitions.
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