§ 27-213.18.01. Definitions.  


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  • (a)

    As used in this Subdivision, the following definitions shall apply:

    (1)

    Architectural Conservation District: An area of land designated by action of the District Council for the purpose of protecting the character of single-family neighborhoods.

    (2)

    Architectural Conservation District Authorization: A document approved by application to authorize alteration to the exterior of an existing building within an Architectural Conservation District that is not otherwise covered by building permit requirements in the County Code.

    (3)

    Architectural Sketch Plan: A visual rendering of proposed alteration(s) on a site depicting elevation, placement and visible details of the alteration(s) as required by the Architectural Conservation District Plan. For purposes of this Subdivision, this rendering shall not necessarily be drawn to scale.

    (4)

    Limited Architectural Conservation District: A form of an Architectural Conservation District, administered in accordance with this Subdivision, that regulates only residential projects of a limited nature, as established by the Plan.

    (5)

    Ordinary Maintenance: Work that does not alter the facade of a building or structure, or has no material effect on the architectural significance of the building or structure. This definition applies to properties within an Architectural Conservation Overlay Zone.

(CB-5-2012)