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HISTORIC DISTRICT A geographically definable area so designated pursuant to this code. IMPROVEMENT Any building, structure, parking facility, fence, gate, wall, work of art or other object constituting a physical betterment or any part thereof. LANDMARK Property, object, structure or natural feature or any part thereof so designated pursuant to this code. LANDMARK SITE A significant historical or cultural site where buildings or structures no longer exist, so designated pursuant to this code. OWNER A person, firm or corporation which has fee ownership of property or a lesser ownership interest therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, a receiver, an administrator, an executor, a trustee, or any other person, firm or corporation in control of property. PRESERVATION Retention of essential character of an improvement, object, building, natural feature or structure as embodied in its existing form, integrity and material. This feature includes the retention of trees, landscaping and vegetation of a site. This term may include temporary stabilization work, as well as ongoing maintenance of historic building materials. HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD, PRESERVATION BOARD or BOARD The Town of Hamburg Historic Preservation Advisory Board. 63