§ 11-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter the following words, terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:

Archeological zone means an area designated by this chapter which is likely to yield information on the history and prehistory of Miami Shores on prehistoric settlement patterns in the village as determined by the results of the Dade County historic survey. These zones will tend to conform to natural physiographic features which were the focal points for prehistoric and historic activities.

Certificate of recognition means a certificate issued by the historic preservation board recognizing properties designated pursuant to this chapter.

Certificate to dig means a certificate that gives the historic preservation board's permission for certain digging projects that may involve the discovery of as yet unknown or known archeological sites in an archeological zone.

Certificates of appropriateness means a certificate issued by the historic preservation board permitting certain alterations or improvements to a designated property.

Demolition means the complete constructive removal of a building on any site.

Districts means a collection of archeological sites, buildings, structures, landscape features or other improvements that are concentrated in the same area and have been designated as a district pursuant to this chapter.

Exterior means all outside surfaces of a building or structure.

Guidelines for preservation means criteria established by the historic preservation board to be used in determining the validity of applications for a certificate of appropriateness and any certificate to dig and to establish a set of guidelines for the preservation of buildings in the village.

Historic landmark means a structure that has significant historical, architectural, or cultural meaning and that has been given legal protection from alteration and destruction.

Historic preservation board means a board of citizens created by this chapter as described in section 11-4.

Historic survey means a comprehensive survey compiled by the historic preservation division of the Dade County office of community and economic development involving the identification, research and documentation of buildings, sites and structures of any historical, cultural, archeological or architectural importance in the county.

Individual site means an archeological site, building, structure, place or other improvement that has been designated as an individual site pursuant to this chapter. Under the provisions of this chapter, interior spaces may be regulated only where a building or structure is a designated individual site.

Landscape feature means any improvement or vegetation including but not limited to outbuildings, walls, courtyards, fences, shrubbery, trees, sidewalks, planters, plantings, gates, street furniture and exterior lighting.

National Register of Historic Places means a federal listing maintained by the U.S. Department of the Interior of buildings, sites, structures and districts that have attained a quality of significance as determined by the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.

Ordinary repairs or maintenance means work done to prevent deterioration of a building or structure or decay of or damage to a building or structure or any part thereof by restoring the building or structure as nearly as practicable to its condition prior to such deterioration, decay or damage.

Owner of a designated property means as reflected on the current Metropolitan Dade County tax rolls or the current record title holder.

Undue economic hardship means that failure to issue a certificate would place an onerous and excessive financial burden upon the owner that would amount to the taking of the owner's property without just compensation.

(Ord. No. 742-17 , § 1, 11-21-17)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.