§ 18.25.030. Definitions.

Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions and provisions contained in this Section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter, and, except to the extent that a particular word or phrase is otherwise specifically defined in this Section, the definitions and provisions contained in Chapters 18.26 and 21.06 of this Code shall also govern the construction, meaning, and application of words and phrases used in this Chapter.

"Alteration" means any exterior change or exterior modification of any historic resource. Alteration includes, but is not limited to:

1.

Exterior structural change or modification of a site, fence or structure;

2.

Change or modification of the exterior architectural features of a site, fence, or structure, including surface texture and materials;

3.

Change or modification of a site, including grading, paving, cutting or removal of trees, removal or modification of significant vegetation, or other natural features;

4.

New structures or fences;

5.

Demolition of structures or fences;

6.

Placement or removal of exterior objects or features such as signs, plaques, light fixtures, street furniture, walls, fences, and steps;

7.

Disturbance of any archaeological site; and,

8.

Alteration does not include ordinary maintenance and repair of structures and maintenance of gardens.

"Cultural" means related to the origins or history of humans in Monterey County.

"Cultural resource" means buildings, structures, signs, features, sites, places, areas, or other objects of scientific, aesthetic, educational, cultural, architectural, or historic significance to the residents of the County.

"Design criteria" means the criteria that must be followed pursuant to this Chapter to improve or modify an historic resource or a structure within an historic district.

"Designated site" means that portion of a parcel on which a significant historic resource is or has been situated and has been listed on the National Register of State Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Places, the State Historic Landmark Register, or the County Register of Historic Sites.

"Historic district" means an area, which may include public rights-of-way, within the County having special historic and architectural worth and designated as such by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The area may predominantly, though not exclusively, contain historic resources.

"Historic resource" means any structure, object, fence, site, or portion of a site which has a significant historic, archaeological, architectural, engineering or cultural value, real property or improvement thereon such as a structure, archaeological excavation, or object that is unique or significant because of its location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, or aesthetic feeling and is designated as such by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

"Historic Resources Review Board" or "Review Board" means the Historic Resources Review Board of the County of Monterey.

"Integrity" means soundness or completeness.

"Local Official Register" or "Local Official Register Of Historic Resources" means the inventory of structures and areas designated by the Board of Supervisors as historic resources and historic districts.

"Minor alteration" means any of the following alterations: placement, removal, exterior structural change or modification of a fence, sign, plaque, light fixture, street furniture, steps, platforms, walks, driveway, temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage steps and scenery.

"National Register of Historic Places" means a national list, administered by the Keeper of the Register, United States Department of the Interior, of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects of local, State, or national importance that are significant for their historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural values.

"Object" means an item of significant historic value that can be seen or touched, such as an artifact, monument, or work of art.

"Ordinary maintenance and repair" means any work for which a building permit is not required by law where the purpose and effect of such work is to prevent or correct any deterioration of or damage to a structure or any part thereof and to restore the structure or part thereof to its condition prior to the occurrence of such deterioration or damage.

"Preservation" means use of long-term or permanent safeguards to guarantee the viability of man-made resources.

"Regulated permits" means any permit issued for any work on an historic structure, its site, or a structure within any historic district. For the purposes of this Chapter, "regulated permit" does not mean a building permit issued for the demolition of a structure.

"Secretary" means the Director of the Department of Planning or the Director's designee.

"Significant" means having historic, archaeological, architectural, or engineering value.

"State Office of Historic Preservation" means a division of the State Department of Parks and Recreation which serves as the staff to the State Historic Preservation Officer, or such other official designated and appointed by the Governor to administer the historic preservation programs of the State and which administers the California Register of Historic Places.

(Ord. No. 5135, § 25, 7-7-2009)