§ 62A-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BCCO

Borough Construction Code Official.

DEMOLITION

Pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a building or structure, in whole or part (including exterior walls or roof). Demolition shall not include ordinary maintenance, repair, or addition to a building.

DEVELOPER

Owner or other person or firm applying for demolition or building permits on an historic home.

HISTORIC SITES

A. 

HISTORIC STRUCTURE

Any property listed on the Upper Saddle River Inventory of Historic Sites that has enough of the original exterior remaining to be recognizable as historic as determined by the HPC.

B. 

HISTORIC LOCATION

Any property listed on the Upper Saddle River Inventory of Historic Sites that is located where the original structure was but has undergone so much alteration that it no longer contains enough of the original to be recognizable as historic as determined by the IIPC, or where the original structure has been razed.

HPC

Historic Preservation Commission.

MAJOR ALTERATION

A change to a structure that (one or more):

A. 

Involves extensive removal or covering up of original historic materials including but not limited to siding, rooflines, window and door surrounds, corner boards and moldings and/or significant changes to the structural frame.

B. 

Substantially changes the character of the building in terms of size, scale, mass and proportion.

C. 

Leaves no clear distinction between the original historic building and the new.

D. 

Is inconsistent with the predominant architectural style and historic qualities of the building.

E. 

Renders the building unrecognizable as an historic site.

RELOCATION

Moving of a building to a new location on the same or another lot.