17.06.060 Historic Preservation Related Definitions.
For the purpose of Historic Preservation (Chapter 17.65 MMC), the following definitions shall apply.
Alteration – The addition to, removal of, removal from, or physical modification and/or repair of any exterior part or portion of an historic resource that results in a change in design, materials or appearance. Painting, reroofing, and general repairs are not alterations when the new materials and/or colors match those already in use.
Certificate of Approval – A decision issued by the planning director or Historic Landmarks Committee, as applicable, to approve the alteration, demolition, or moving of a historic resource or landmark.
Demolition – To raze, destroy, dismantle, deface or in any other manner cause partial or total ruin to an historic resource.
Exterior – Any portion of the outside of an historic resource.
Historic District – A geographical definable area of local, state, or national historical significance, the boundaries of which have specifically been adopted by the city council.
Historic Landmark – Any historic resource which is classified as “Distinctive” or “Significant” on the McMinnville Historic Resources Inventory. Historic landmarks are also locally significant historic resources as defined by OAR 660-023-0200(1)(j).
Historic Resources – Any site, structure, building, district, or object that is included on the Historic Resources Inventory.
Historic Resources inventory – The initial inventory includes the resources which were evaluated and ranked by the McMinnville Historic Landmarks Committee. The inventory incorporates the surveys and inventories conducted in 1976, 1980, and 1983/84 and resources which may be included by action of the Historic Landmarks Committee under the provision of MMC 17.65.030. The resources included in the inventory are classified as follows:
A. Distinctive: Resources outstanding for architectural or historic reasons and potentially worthy of nomination to the National Register of Historic Places;
B. Significant: Resources of recognized importance to the city due to historical association or architectural integrity, uniqueness, or quality;
C. Contributory: Resources not in themselves of major significance, but which enhance the overall historic character of the neighborhood or city. Removal or alteration would have a deleterious effect on the quality of historic continuity experienced in the community; or
D. Environmental: This category includes all resources surveyed that were not classified as distinctive, significant, or contributory. The resources comprise an historic context within the community.
Owner – As defined by OAR 660-023-0200(1)(h). (Ord. 5034 §2, 2017).