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Historic District — A geographically defined area possessing a significant concentration or <br />continuity of landmarks, improvements, or landscape features united by historic events or by <br />physical development. It may have within its boundaries noncontributing buildings or other <br />structures that, while not of such historic and/or architectural significance to be designated as <br />landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall visual character of the district. <br />Hopper Window — A triangular, bottom -hinged window sash that tilts inward and rests at an <br />angle when opened; air enters the room at the top of the sash. <br />Joist — Any small timber laid horizontally to support a floor or cling. <br />Infill —A newly constructed building within an existing development area. <br />Leaded Glass Window — A window with glass held in a sash by lead carnes; types include art <br />glass, stained glass. <br />Light — A windowpane. <br />Lot — A parcel of land, in single or joint ownership, and occupied or to be occupied by main <br />building and accessory buildings, or by a dwelling group and Its accessory buildings, together <br />with such open spaces and having its principal frontage on a street, road, highway or waterway. <br />Mansard — A roof with two slopes on each side, the lower slope being much steeper, frequently <br />used to add an upper story. <br />Masonry — Wall construction of such materials as stone, brick, and adobe. <br />Moulding (Molding) — A continuous decorative band that serves as an ornamental device on <br />both the interior and exterior of buildings. Mouldings may also serve a functional purpose by <br />obscuring the joint formed when two surfaces or materials meet. Synonym; Molding. <br />Mullion — The divisional pieces in a multi -paned window. <br />Muntin — A small, slender wood or metal member which separates the panes of glass in a <br />window. <br />Palladian Window — A three-part window with a top -arched center window and long, narrow <br />rectangular windows on either side. <br />Parapet — The part of a wall which rises above the edge of a roof. <br />Pilaster— A column attached to a wall or pier. <br />Pitch — The slope of a roof expressed in terms of ratio of height to span. <br />Porch — A covered entrance or semi enclosed space projecting from the fagade of a building, <br />may be open sided or screened. <br />sa <br />Resolution No. 2006-022 <br />Page 70 of 71 <br />