A. Landmarks: No alteration shall be allowed to, and no permits shall be issued for, the alteration, demolition, signage, or any other physical modifications of the exterior architectural appearance of a designated landmark without the prior issuance of a certificate of appropriateness in accordance with the procedures and criteria specified in this chapter.
B. Historic District: No alteration shall be allowed to, and no permits shall be issued for, the alteration, demolition, signage, or any other physical modifications of the exterior architectural appearance of any structure, building, site, or area located in a designated historic district prior to the determination by the commission of an application for a certificate of appropriateness, in accordance with the procedures and criteria specified in this chapter.
C. Exemption: Certificates of appropriateness shall not be required in connection with permits necessary for compliance with a lawful order of the village, including, without limitation, any permit necessary to correct what is determined by the village or its agent to be an immediate health or safety problem; provided that such order expressly exempts the alteration, demolition, signage, or other physical modifications from certificate of appropriateness procedures; and provided further that such order may be subject to appropriate conditions to advance the purpose and goals of this title. (Ord. O-1-06, 1-9-2006)