The purpose of this chapter is to foster the retention and maintenance
of existing buildings and structures, discourage demolitions without
permits and approvals, and make substantial alterations and additions
to existing buildings and structures subject to current development
standards and other requirements applicable to the construction of
a new building or structure.
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The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
"Demolition"
means for the purpose of this section, any act or intentional
failure to act that destroys, removes, or relocates, in whole or in
part, the structural components of any facility, structure, or building
in the City. Structural components shall include exterior walls, exterior
wall cladding, building foundations, roofs, ceilings, floors, and
structural supports.
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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on any property that does not involve a change in design, material, external appearance thereof, or is otherwise subject to the requirements of Chapter
16.302, Cultural Resources Preservation.
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