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, , . <br /> DEFI1vITIONS <br /> Adaptive reuse: Refers to the recycling of an old building for use other than that for which it <br /> was originally constructed. This can involve a sensitive rehabilitation that retains much of the <br /> building's original character, or it can involve extensive remodeling. <br /> Architect: A building designer registered in the State of Illinois to practice architecture. <br /> Assets: An applicant's savings accounts, savings bonds, stocks, securities, or real estate equity <br /> (other than applicant's homestead), or any other readily convertible items. <br /> Amortization: The gradual extinguishment of a debt(including interest)by periodic payments. <br /> After-Rehab Value: An evaluation of the market value of a property as determined by a licensed <br /> appraiser. <br /> Certificate of A�propriateness: A certificate issued by the Historical and Architectural Site <br /> Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration or construction of a landmazk or of a <br /> property within a Historic District. I <br /> Code Violations: Violations of the current International Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, II <br /> International Mechanical Code, 1997 Accessibility Code, and the National Electric Code as <br /> adopted and amended by the City of Decatur, other applicable codes and ordinances adopted by <br /> the City. <br /> Contributing Structure: A structure that is designated as contributing to the integriry of the <br /> Historic District as identified in the City of Decatur's Survey of the Decatur Historic District. <br /> Deferred For ivable: A loan granted to qualified applicants providing labor, materials and <br /> supplies in order to rehabilitate or renovate residential dwelling units or mixed used property. A <br /> lien in the amount of the loan will be placed by City of Decatur on the property. The City of <br /> Decatur shall hold the most senior lien position possible on the mortgage. The loan is forgiven <br /> within a specified period of time at which time the lien is removed from the property. <br /> Disabled/Handica�ned: A person who is certified as medically or permanently impaired, <br /> regardless of employment status. <br /> Elderlv Persons: Persons 62 years of age or older at the date of application. <br /> General Propertv Improvements: Work which is not required to bring the building into <br /> compliance with local codes, but which generally improves the condition of the property <br /> (painting,replacement of wood, floor covering, etc.). <br /> Historic Preservation Administrator: the person appointed by the City Manager from the <br /> Economic and Urban Development Department undertaking the responsibilities as designated in <br /> Chapter 31 of the City Code. <br /> 13 <br />