Nothing in this chapter shall exempt owners from complying with applicable federal, state or city laws concerning handicapped accessibility. In providing for handicapped accessibility as may be required by laws or desire by an owner, every effort shall be make to visually integrate the physical devices as may be necessary to accomplish accessibility with the architectural design of the historic landmark or building, structure or improvement in a Historic District. Emphasis shall be placed on providing readily removable physical accessibility provisions such as ramps or chair lifts, with no permanent damage to the historic fabric of the building.
(Ord. 06-50, passed 11-28-2006)