If the commission finds that the proposed work will adversely affect or destroy any significant historical or architectural feature of the improvement or the district, or is inappropriate or inconsistent with the designation of the structure, area or district, or is not in accordance with the spirit and purposes of this ordinance, or does not comply with the Standards for Rehabilitation established by the Secretary of the Interior, the commission shall issue a preliminary decision disapproving the application for permit; provided, however, that if the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair or demolition of any improvement is necessary to remedy conditions imminently dangerous to life, health, or property, as determined in writing by the Department of Buildings, or the Department of Public Health, or the Fire Department, the commission shall approve the work notwithstanding other considerations relating to its designation as a "Chicago Landmark" or to the fact that the commission has made a preliminary recommendation for landmark status.
(Prior code § 21-81; Added Coun. J. 3-11-87, p. 40272; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 2-26-97, p. 40085; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 12; Amend Coun. J. 2-24-21, p. 27657, Art. II, § 2)