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165.02 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 68 (f) Promote good urban design including the perpetuation of related private open spaces; and (g) Promote and encourage continued private ownership and utilization of such buildings and other structures now so owned and used, to the extent that the objectives listed above can be attained under such a policy. It is the sense of the Council that the economic, cultural and aesthetic standing of this City cannot be maintained or enhanced by disregarding the historical, architectural and geographic heritage of the City and by continuing to ignore the destruction or defacement of such cultural assets. (Ord. 99-40. Passed 5-5-99.) 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. (f) "Building" means any structure having a roof supported by columns or walls and intended for shelter 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) "Detail/Craft" 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. July 2018 Replacement