In the case of unusual circumstances whereby
the normal process for obtaining a certificate of appropriateness
as set forth in this chapter will jeopardize the health, safety and
welfare of any person, the Commission may, at its discretion, waive
the normal process and immediately grant the certificate of appropriateness
stating in writing its reasons for each immediate approval.
Whenever, under the provisions of this chapter,
the Commission, the City Council, or any applicant is required or
authorized, within a prescribed period of time, to make any determination
or perform any act in relation to any request for a certificate of
appropriateness, the applicant may extend such period of time by his/her
written consent filed with the Commission. Any such extension of time
may be suggested or initiated by the City Council, the Commission
or the applicant.
The City may acquire, by purchase, donation
or condemnation, appropriate protective interests in any landmark
or any improvement located within an Historic District within the
corporate boundaries of the City, wherever and to the extent that
the City Council, upon the recommendation of the Commission, determines
that the acquisition will be in the public interest. For the purpose
of this section, an "appropriate protective interest" means any right
or interest in or title to an improvement, including but not limited
to, fee title, or any easement, restriction, covenant, or condition
running with the land, designated to preserve, maintain or enhance
all or part of the existing state of improvements of historic, architectural
or aesthetic significance, or acquisition of which is determined by
the City Council to be necessary and appropriate for the effectuation
of the purposes of this chapter.
The Commission may from time to time recommend
to the City Council amendments to this chapter as it may deem necessary
to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.