A permit for the demolition of a designated landmark shall not be granted by the Building Official or other city official without the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness as provided for in Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations or new construction contained herein.
(A) Architectural design guidelines. In considering an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness, the Commission shall be guided by any design guidelines and or construction standards approved by the City Council.
(B) Ordinary maintenance. No regulations provided herein shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any exterior architectural feature of a designated historic landmark which does not involve a change in design material or outward appearance, including but not limited to, change in exterior paint color. In-kind replacement or repair is included in this definition of ordinary maintenance.
(C) Demolition by neglect. No owner, responsible party, or persons with an interest in a designated historic landmark shall permit the property to fall into a serious state of disrepair, such that the result of such deterioration of any exterior architectural feature would produce a detrimental effect upon the character of the landmark itself. Such deteriorated condition shall include:
(1) Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports;
(2) Deterioration of roofs or other horizontal members;
(3) Deterioration of exterior chimneys;
(4) Deterioration or crumbling of exterior stucco or mortar;
(5) Ineffective waterproof of exterior walls, roof, or foundation, including broken windows or doors; or
(6) Deterioration of any feature so as to create a hazardous condition, which could lead to the claim that demolition is necessary for the public safety.
(Ord. 08-2007-44, passed 8-28-07; Am. Ord. 10-2007-57, passed 10-9- 07; Am. Ord. 01-2020-08, passed 1-28-20)