A color in a building's color palette which is used for emphasis. This color can be more bold or vivid than the body or trim color, but should be used sparingly to create emphasis, contrast or rhythm.

A part, portion, or projection that contributes to the beauty or elegance of a building, exclusive of signs, that is not necessary for the structural integrity of the building.

Anything attached to and extended outside the facade of the exterior wall of a building, not having a key structural value nor intended for shelter or occupancy, such as eaves, cornices, window sills or hoods, or other decorative features.

A roof-like structure of fabric stretched over a ridged frame, designed and intended for protection from weather or as a decorative embellishment, and which projects from the facade of a building over a window or door.

A major spatial division, usually one of a series, marked or partitioned off by the principal vertical supports of a structure.

The main color of a building's color palette used over the majority of the facade surface. Can be a paint color or a natural building material, i.e., brick.

A projection from a building facade providing structural or visual support under an architectural projection such as cornices, windows, or any other overhanding member, and typically shaped like an inverted L.

A line parallel to the property line along which a building shall be built. Usually used to ensure that the front facade of adjacent buildings are even with one another.

The division of a building into meaningful parts and the changes in the depth of the surface of a building facade through attached columns, recessed windows or window bays, horizontal banding or decorative cornices.

The area between the sidewalk and the display windows.

The set of colors used on a particular building. May also refer to the larger collection of potential colors that a property owner may choose from to develop his/her particular building color palette. Typically comprised of a body color, trim color and an accent color. Also referred to as a "color scheme."

A finishing or protective cap or course to an exterior wall, usually sloped or curved to shed water.

A brick or stone projecting from within a wall, usually to support a weight, often seen in a series of overlapping steps which is then referred to as "corbeling."

A continuous horizontal projection that crowns and may project outward from the facade at the roofline.

The overhanging lower edge of a roof.

Known as an "exterior insulation finishing system," EIFS is a lightweight wall cladding comprised of foam plastic and thin synthetic coatings.

The front of a building or any of its sides facing a public right-of-way or space, especially one distinguished by its architectural treatment.

A semicircular or semielliptical window over a doorway or another window.

The design, proportioning, and disposition of windows and other exterior openings of a building.

A roof having no slope, or one with only a slight pitch so as to drain rainwater.

A sign that is attached to, erected on, or supported by some structure (such as a pole, mast, frame, or other structure) that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building or other structure whose principal function is something other than the support of a sign.

A continuous horizontal band or panel that is usually located below the cornice and often decorated with a repeated pattern.

A triangular portion of wall enclosing the end of a pitched roof from cornice or eaves to ridge.

A roof sloping downward in two parts from a central ridge, so as to form a gable at each end.

A ridged roof divided on each side into a shallower slope above a steeper one.

For the purposes of this definition, general maintenance shall apply to exterior building elements, including but not limited to the roof, facade, windows, doors, trim, or other architectural elements. General maintenance shall be deemed as any cleaning, replacement, or repair of a minor part or parts of a building or structure which are defective or have been degraded by ordinary wear and tear or by the weather which may or may not require a building permit; is not considered construction, relocation, or alteration; and which does not alter the basic design or structure of the building. Painting is considered general maintenance only when a building element is being painted or "touched up" with the same exact color as what is on that particular building element prior to painting it. Changing a building element's color or an entire building color scheme is not considered general maintenance; and in such instances the new color(s) must comply with the color palette/scheme requirements in § 215-27I of this article.

The floor of a building at or nearest to ground level.

A roof having sloping ends and sides meeting at an inclined projecting angle.

The use of projected or recessed brick or masonry courses in solider, stretcher, or other patterns which creates a continuous horizontal detail, but including a flat expression. The horizontal detailing may also be expressed as stepped brick details or changes in brick color. Cast stone or real stone is also an appropriate material. The important component of the detail is that there is a change in plane.

A line located at the cap of the first floor which provides a stopping point for the eye as it extends across the face of the building, marking a transition in uses or floors. It could be a brick or masonry detail. It creates a definition across the building and shall project from the face of the building.

The proportional relationship of the physical environment (buildings, trees, parking lots, streets, etc.) to human dimensions.

A molding or dripstone over a door or window, especially one that extends horizontally across the top of the opening and vertically downward for a short distance at the sides.

A beam supporting the weight above a door or window opening.

A roof having on each of four sides a steeper lower part and a shallower upper part.

A building material which in includes all stone products, natural or manufactured, such as brick or concrete block, including decorative and customized blocks, usually with the use of mortar as a bonding agent.

A low, protective wall at the edge of a roof, especially the part of an exterior wall, fire wall, or party wall, which extends above the roofline.

A wall used jointly by contiguous (abutting) structures, erected upon a line dividing two parcels of land, each of which is a separate real estate entity.

A shallow rectangular feature projecting from a wall, having a capital and a base and architecturally treated as a column.

Streets designated by the Village which have a crucial role in providing ground floor retail opportunities within Historic Commercial District boundaries. In the Historic Commercial District, the following shall be considered Primary Streets: North Seneca Street and South Seneca Street (NYS Route 34), Erie Drive (NYS Route 31), West Brutus Street and East Brutus Street, or as amended herein in the future. An exception shall be made for buildings along North Seneca Street where the rear of the building faces Erie Drive. Said buildings shall consider Erie Drive as a secondary street and shall follow the facade requirements for secondary facades for the rear facade along Erie Drive.

A sign attached to and projecting out from a building face or wall, generally at right angles to the building. Projecting signs include signs that are totally in the right-of-way, partially in the right-of-way, or fully on private property.

Any component, member, or part which juts out from a building. In masonry, stones which are set forward of the general wall surface to provide a rugged or rustic appearance.

An area on a property where refuse (trash, garbage, recycling, etc.) is collected and stored until it is either picked up and disposed of by a contracted company or taken off site and disposed of by the property owner. Such areas shall be enclosed or screened, kept clean and free of rodents.

A container (trash can, dumpster, recycling bin, etc.) used to collect refuse before it is properly disposed of or picked up by a contracted company.

Any kind of movement characterized by the regular occurrence of elements, lines, shapes, and forms. Movement is characterized by a patterned repetition or alteration of formal elements or motifs in the same or a modified form.

The edge of the roof around the building where the wall intersects with the eave of the roof. In the cases where there is a parapet wall on the building the roofline shall be considered the line where the roof and the bottom of the parapet wall meet.

Streets designated by the Village which have a less significant role than primary streets in providing ground floor retail opportunities within the Historic Commercial District boundaries. In the Historic Commercial District, the following shall be considered Secondary Streets: Franklin Street, Furnace Street, Liberty Street, West Watson Street, and Erie Drive in cases when the front of the building faces North Seneca Street, or as amended herein in the future.

A thin, usually oblong piece of wood, asphaltic material, slate, metal, or concrete, laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof and walls of buildings.

A window at the side of a door or another window. Also called a "wing light."

A weatherproof material, such as shingles, boards, vinyl, or units of sheet metal, used for surfacing the exterior walls of a building.

Work done at a site in preparation for a construction project, such as excavation, sheeting, shoring, and grading.

Building facade for the ground floor (at street level), facing the street, which is usually associated with commercial uses; and incorporates display windows which are visible from a street, sidewalk, or other pedestrianway accessible to the public, or adjacent public or private property.

A complete horizontal division of a building, having a continuous or nearly continuous floor and comprising the space between two adjacent levels.

The placement of facades created in a pedestrian-oriented district where stores are built to the front lot line and built from side lot line to side lot line.

A horizontal course of brick or stone flush with or projecting beyond the face of a building, often molded to mark a division in the wall. Also called a "belt course."

A crosspiece separating a doorway from a window or fanlight above it.

A window above the transom of a doorway. Also called "transom," "transom light."

A color in a building's color palette which is used for finished woodwork and other trim elements typically used to decorate, border, or protect the edges of openings or surfaces. This color shall not be as bold or vivid as an accent color and may be used more frequently.

A projecting decorative molding over the arch of a window traditionally designed to throw off rainwater. Also called a "hood molding."

The fixed or moveable framework of a window in which panes of glass are set.

The horizontal member at the base of a window opening especially the ledge formed by such a member.

A decorative contemporary metal feature (i.e., a bench, fence, etc.) which has been designed and painted/colored to mimic traditional wrought iron metal works.

Evergreen vegetation which will provide an opaque (non-see-through) screen for 12 months out of the year. Often used as an alternative to or in combination with a fence to achieve the required screening of refuse collection areas or parking lots.