[Ord. No. 96-2, § VI, 1-22-1996; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08]
(a)
The owner of a landmark structure or site shall keep in good repair
all of the exterior portions of such, and all interior portions which,
if not so maintained, may cause or tend to cause the exterior portions
of such to fall into a state of disrepair as follows:
(1)
The deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports.
(2)
The deterioration of roofs or other horizontal members.
(3)
The deterioration of external chimneys.
(4)
The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plaster or mortar.
(5)
The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof and foundation,
including broken windows or doors.
(6)
The peeling of paint, rotting holes and other forms of decay.
(7)
The deterioration of surrounding environment, e.g., fences,
gates, sidewalks, steps, signs, accessory structures and landscaping.
(8)
The deterioration of any feature so as to create or permit the
creation of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
(9)
All interior portions which may cause the exterior to deteriorate
or become damaged or to otherwise fall into a state of disrepair.
(b)
The purpose of this section is to encourage the prevention of deterioration
or damage by vandalism or natural causes that may require subsequent
demolition or reduced marketability of a building or a structure that
is designated a historical structure or site.
[Ord. No. 96-2, § VIII A., 1-22-1996; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08]
Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the making
of necessary repairs, alteration or demolition of any historic structures,
any improvement on a historic site or in a historic district pursuant
to order of any government agency or pursuant to any court judgment
for the purpose of remedying emergency conditions determined to be
dangerous to life, health or property. In such cases, approval from
the Commission shall not be necessary.
[Ord. No. 96-2, § V D., 1-22-1996; 8-28-2023 by Ord. No. 23-08]
Rescission procedures are as follows:
(1)
The Commission may recommend that any designation of a historic district
or accepted nomination of a historic site or structure should be rescinded.
(2)
Criteria to be considered for rescission may include, but are not
limited to, an application that demonstrates that the owner wishes
to sell but is unable to find a buyer willing to preserve such historic
structure or site.
(3)
Rescission recommendations are to be made to the Planning Commission
and the City Council and utilize the procedures set forth under Sec.
34-81.
