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165.03 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 70 (gg) "Rehabilitation" means the process of returning a property to a state of utility through repairs or alterations and keeping those portions of the property which have historical significance, properly preserved and restored. (hh) "Restoration" means the process of accurately recovering the form and details of a property as it appeared at a particular period of time by removing later work and replacing missing original structures or appurtenances. (ii) "Scale" means the perception of massing in relationship to various indicators such as people, adjoining buildings, the site environment as a whole. Scale is typically observed on many visual levels for the same building or structure. 0j) "Site Scaping" means the components that combine to enhance the building site such as benches, light fixtures, fences, planters, landscaping, etc. (kk) "Structure" means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent location on the ground. (11) "Style" means the combination of elements and components in commonly recognized and accepted patterns. Examples of styles are Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, NeoClassic, Italian Renaissance, Second Empire, Art Deco, International, Post Modern, etc. (mm) "Texture" means the visual appearance of materials caused, e.g., by shadows, and the actual appearance when the surface is physically touched. (Ord. 99-40. Passed 5-5-99.) 165.03 LANDMARKS COMMISSION; CREATION, COMPOSITION AND TERMS. (EDITOR'S NOTE: The composition of the Landmarks Commission is now established under Article Seven, Section Five of the City Charter.) 165.04 DUTIES. In addition to other duties specified elsewhere in this chapter, the Landmarks Commission shall have the following responsibilities and duties: (a) The Commission shall conduct a continuing survey of all sites, buildings, structures, works of art or similar objects in the City that are culturally, socially, economically, politically, architecturally, educationally or historically significant. The Commission shall establish programs for the recognition and promotion of these community assets. (b) The Commission shall work for the continuing education of the citizens of the City with respect to historical and architectural heritage of the City and the landmarks designated under the provisions of this chapter. It shall publish and keep current a register of all landmarks. (c) The Commission shall be authorized by Council to accept the services on a permanent or part-time basis, of technical experts or such other persons that may be required from time to time. (d) The Commission shall maintain archives for City records and other historical documents. The Commission shall have authority, to be exercised in accordance with procedural rules adopted by the City Records Commission, to review records that have been submitted by the Mayor, the Council, and the City's various departments, divisions, boards and commissions to the City Records Commission and/or the Ohio Historical Society for disposal, and to retain in the City Archives any such records that it determines are of local historical interest or value. (Ord. 2015-58. Passed 9-1-15.) July 2018 Replacement