§ 26-2. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Board of adjustments and appeals means the housing board of adjustments and appeals established under the provisions of this Code.

Building system means any utility, mechanical, electrical, structural, egress or fire protection/safety system.

Existing building or structure means any completed building or structure which has been placed in service for a minimum of five years.

Historic building means any building so designated by the state historic preservation officer as individually significant or as contributing to the historic character of a historic district, pursuant to the rules and regulations adopted by the state board of natural resources or as so designated pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 44-10-20 et seq., the Georgia Historic Preservation Act.

Landmark museum building means a historic building or structure used as an exhibit of the building or structure itself, which exhibits a high degree of architectural integrity, and which is open to the public not less than 12 days per year; provided, however, that additional uses, original or ancillary, to the use as a museum shall be permitted within the same building, subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 25-2-13(b)(3). Landmark museum buildings shall be so designated by the state historic preservation officer pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the state board of natural resources.

(Prior Code, § 30-2)