The following definitions shall apply to the provisions of this subchapter unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ALTERATION.” Any change, addition or modification in construction or any change in the structural members of a building, such as walls or partitions, columns, beams or girders, the consummated act of which may be referred to in this subchapter as “altered” or “reconstructed.” Any actions to change, modify, reconstruct, remove or demolish any exterior features of an existing accessory structure. Ordinary maintenance to correct any deterioration, decay or damage to a structure and to restore the structure as nearly as practicable to an original state prior to its deterioration, decay, or damage is excluded from the definition of alteration, provided the work does not involve a change in type and/or color of buildings materials.
“APPLICANT.” Any person who applies for an Architectural Review Board Order in order to undertake construction of an accessory structure in a residentially zoned area.
“ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER.” The architectural style, general design and general arrangement of the exterior of a building including associated fixtures.
“ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD or BOARD.” The Architectural Review Board of the city, as created in § 34.041
. “ARCHITECTURAL STYLE.” The predominate architectural styles within given areas where the structure is built/altered as described § 34.043
(B). “BOARD ORDER.” The official document issued by the Architectural Review Board containing the official record of a final action or recommendation on an application for a review required by the Board in accordance with this subchapter,
“CHANGE.” Any new construction, alteration, demolition or removal of other construction involving any structure subject to the provisions of this subchapter. “CHANGE” shall not include ordinary maintenance or repair of any property if no change in material, design, color or outward appearance is undertaken.
“CITY.” The City of Crestview Hills.
“CITY COUNCIL or COUNCIL.” The legislative body of the city.
“DEMOLITION.” The complete or substantial removal or planned destruction of any structure subject to Article IX.
“DETERIORATION.” The impairment of value or usefulness of a structure or site through action or lack of maintenance or upkeep.
“EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE.” A prominent or significant part or element of a building, structure or site. Features include the architectural style and general arrangement of the exterior of the structure including building materials, windows, doors, lights, signs, dry-laid stone fences and other fixtures appurtenant thereto.
“FEATURE.” Shall include the style, material, color, height, area and lighting,
“LANDSCAPING.” Site modifications subject to Board or Zoning Administrator review of plant cover or materials.
“OWNER.” The legal person(s) of record having ownership of a property.
“ORDINARY MAINTENANCE.” Exterior work which does not involve any change in material, texture or color, design or, arrangement. Examples include repainting with the same colon residing a wood building with wood-siding and painting the same color.
“PDS.” Planning and Development Services of Kenton County.
“PERSON.” Includes any association, firm, partnership, trust, governmental body, corporation, organization, as well as an individual.
“SITE.” Any space or ground within the application area, including ground adjacent to structures.
(Ord. 2018-04-01, passed 5-10-18)
