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165.02 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following are the definitions which are applicable: a) "Alter" or "alteration" means any change in the external architectural features of any building or structure. These terms include: restoration, reconstruction, construction of additions, and demolition. b) "Applicant" means any owner, person, association, partnership, or corporation who applied for a Certificate of Appropriateness in order to undertake any alteration to any building or structure subject to this chapter. c) "Application" means an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. d) "Architectural features" means the architectural style and visual arrangement of the exterior of a building or structure, including but not being limited to the type, color, and texture of materials, components, and finishes and including but not limited to all windows, doors, lights, signs, and other parts thereof e) "Artifacts" means the applied components of the building such as light fixtures, signs, door hardware, detached planters, etc. which are an integral part of the image. fl "Building" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for sheiter or enclosure. g) "Certificate of Appropriateness" means a certificate issued by the Commission to authorize any new construction, demolition, or other alteration to a landmark, or to a building or other structure located in a landmarks district. h) "Color" means inherent colors such as the color of materials, i.e., brick and stone, and applied colors such as paints and stains. i) "Commission" means members of the City's Landmarks Commission, established and approved by Council. j) "Council" means City Council. k) "Demolition" means the razing or removal in whole or in part of any building or structure. 1) "DetaiUCraft" means the method of assembly of the building components and the quality of work and material used in the assembly of the building image. m) "District" means the areas designated by the Commission which contain sites of historical interest. n) "Form" means the geometric shape of the building components and their interaction to create a whole image. o) "Historic Register buildings" means those buildings listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. p) "Infill buildings" means any new building to be constructed on a site with one or more of its walls adjoining buildings on adjacent sites. q) "Landmark" means any individual building or structure determined by the Commission as historically or architecturally significant. r) "Landmark District" means any Historic or Landmark District as established by the Commission pursuant to Chapter 165 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of North Olmsted, Ohio, as amended from time to time. s) "Landmarks" means those things set out in Section 165.05. t) "Maintenance" means repair or replacement of an existing product, finish or material without making any alteration. 4 I