§ 6-76. Definitions.

The following words and terms, when used for purposes of this article, have the following meanings:

Building means a structure enclosed with exterior walls or firewalls, built, erected and framed of a combination of any materials, whether portable or fixed having a roof, to form a structure for the shelter of persons, animals or property.

Certificate of historical review (CHR) That certificate issued by the historical commission that certifies that the owner of an historical structure has submitted a proposed demolition of all or a portion of an historical building or structure to the historical commission for review.

Demolition means the act of pulling down, destroying, removing or razing a building or any exterior portion thereof, commencing the work of total or substantial destruction with the intent of completing the same.

Demolition permit The permit issued by a building commissioner or local building inspector as required by the state building code for the demolition, partial demolition, or removal of a building or structure.

Historically significant means any building, structure, feature/component, or portion thereof, which is listed on, or located within, any of the following:

(1)

The National Register of Historic Places;

(2)

The State Register of Historic Places;

(3)

The Westfield Historical Commission Register of Historic Places;

(4)

A local historic district created in accordance with M.G.L.A. c. 40C.

Individual features/components means any architectural detail of a building or structure (e.g., mantles, doorways, staircases, windows, etc.) capable of being removed, substantially intact, from the building or structure.

Structure means a combination of materials assembled at a fixed location, not for merely temporary purposes, intended to give support or shelter, such as a building, retaining wall, platform, or flagpole or the like.

(Ord. No. 1352, 4-17-03)