[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:]

Certified Local Government: Any city, county, parish, township, municipality, or other general purpose sub division enacted by the National Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to further delegate responsibilities and funding to the local level.

Due Process: The established procedure by which legal action is carried out.

Normally Required: Actions, summarized in the guidelines, whose compliance is enforced by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.

Planning and Zoning Commission: A recommending body to the City Council on planning issues including zoning, platting, site plan review, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, and related planning matters.

City Council: The legislative and governing body of the city consisting of a mayor and seven councilmembers. The mayor and councilmembers are the ultimate authority of Old Coppell in granting approval of new construction, renovation, demolition, and moving buildings.

Public Notice: The advertisement of an event, such as a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, that is published in the local newspaper and posted in the city government building in order to notify the general public of the upcoming event.

Recommended: Suggested, but not mandatory actions summarized in these guidelines.