§ 15.52.015. Definitions.  


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  • Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section shall govern the provisions of this Chapter 15.52.

    "California Register" shall mean the California Register of Historic Resources established by California Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 as such may be amended from time to time.

    "Designated Landmark" shall mean a Historical Resource that is designated by the Planning Commission pursuant to subsection (A) of Section 15.52.030 or that is formally listed on the National or California Registers pursuant to subsection (E) of Section 15.52.030.

    "Historical Resource" shall mean a building, structure, site, or landscape that is eligible for designation as a Napa County Landmark, or that has been determined eligible for listing on the California Register or the National Register.

    "Landmarks of Special Significance" shall mean those Historical Resources listed in subsection (C) of Section 15.52.035.

    "Mills Act contract" shall mean an agreement executed pursuant to Government Code Section 50280, et seq. as such may be amended from time to time and Board of Supervisors Resolution providing a property tax reassessment in exchange for the property owner's agreement to rehabilitate and maintain a Designated Landmark.

    "Napa County Landmark" shall mean a Historical Resource that has been designated pursuant to this Chapter 15.52 or that has been formally listed on the California Register or the National Register.

    "National Register" shall mean the National Register of Historic Places authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and maintained by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

    "Planning commission" or "commission" shall mean the Napa County planning commission.

    "Qualified Preservation Professional" shall mean a professional with demonstrated experience in conformance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Appendix A to Part 61, Professional Qualifications Standards of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards as such may be amended from time to time.

    "Secretary of the Interior's Standards" shall mean the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation as set forth in 36 CFR Part 67 as such may be amended from time to time.

(Ord. No. 1364, § 1, 10-18-2011; Ord. No. 1367, § 1, 12-6-2011; Ord. No. 1379, § 71, 1-29-2013)