(a) If it is found that any of these provisions or standards is being violated, all work shall cease upon written notification by the AHPC or the PCD, and no work shall be performed except to correct the violations. All work shall be corrected within a reasonable period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days unless a longer time is agreed upon by the owner and the AHPC. Any violations not corrected within the specified time may be prosecuted as set forth below.
(b) Whoever constructs, reconstructs, or alters any exterior architectural feature or demolishes part or all of any building or accessory structure within the historic district or any historic landmark other than as authorized by a COA shall be deemed to be in violation of this section, the provisions of which are specifically intended to impose strict liability, and shall be chargeable with Violation of Historic District Regulations, a minor misdemeanor criminal offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues. Whoever violates this section shall be required to restore and reconstruct such features in full detail. Restoration or reconstruction shall be in addition to any criminal penalty and not in lieu thereof.
(c) Whoever receives a COA from the AHPC and constructs, reconstructs, or alters any exterior architectural feature or demolishes a part or all of any building or accessory structure within the historic district or any historic landmark other than in accordance with the requirements of the COA shall be deemed to be in violation of this section, the provisions of which are specifically intended to impose strict liability, and shall be chargeable with Violation of Historic District Regulations, a minor misdemeanor criminal offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues. Whoever violates this section shall be required to make all changes needed to comply with the COA. These changes shall be in addition to any criminal penalty and not in lieu thereof.
(Ord. 2019-91. Passed 8-5-19.)