§ 17.52.020. Definitions.

Within historic districts or landmarks, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:

A.

"Alteration" means any esthetic, architectural, mechanical or structural change to the exterior surface of any part of an existing structure. Applicants are advised to refer to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation when tax certification for rehabilitation is being contemplated.

B.

"Development zone" means a certain designated area in the vicinity of the lot to be developed in which certain historic and architectural features have been identified and shall be maintained for the enhancement of the historic district. The area encompassed by the HP1 zone shall constitute the development zone.

C.

"Height" means the vertical distance measured between the highest part of a structure and the finished grade at the midpoint of the front facade of the principal structure, excluding chimneys, mechanical equipment and other miscellaneous additions.

D.

"Historic site," "historic structure," or "historic landmark" means a site or structure, including signs affixed thereto, which:

1.

Is documented as dating from a particular significant period in Willcox history, i.e., Territorial (1854-1912) or Post Territorial (After 1912);

2.

Is associated with the lives of outstanding historical personages; or

3.

Is associated with significant historic events or occurrences; or

4.

Exemplifies the architectural period in which it was built and has distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style, method of construction; or

5.

Contributes information of archaeological, historical, cultural or social importance relating to the heritage of the community.

6.

Relates to events, personages or architectural styles which are at least 50 years old. However, outstanding examples less than 50 years old should be evaluated on their own merits.

7.

Relates positively to buildings in its immediate vicinity in terms of scale, size, massing, etc., such that its removal would be an irreparable loss to the setting.

E.

"Intrusion" means a structure which detracts from the district's sense of time and place.

F.

"Prevailing setback" means the most frequently occurring distances from the front facades of all structures in the development zone or historic district to the front property lines.

G.

"Proportion" means the relationship between the width and height of a building's front facade, windows, doors, etc.

H.

"Rhythm" means the ordered recurrent alteration of solids to voids in the front facade, streetscape, etc.

I.

"Site utilization" means the spacing between the sides of buildings.