(a) Upon a finding by the Franklin Historic District Commission that a historic resource, either in the Historic District or in a proposed Historic District, which is subject to Commission review pursuant to the terms under Section 1230.11, is threatened by demolition by neglect, the Commission may do either of the following:
(1) Require the owner of the resource to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect; or
(2) If the owner does not make the repairs within a reasonable time, the Commission or its agents may, after approval by the Village Council, enter the property and make such repairs as are necessary to prevent demolition by neglect.
(b) The costs of the work under division (a)(2) hereof shall be charged to the owner and may be levied by the Village of Franklin as a special assessment against the property. The Commission or its agents may, after approval by the Village Council, enter the property for purposes of this section upon obtaining an order from the Circuit Court.
(Ord. 2000-65. Passed 7-10-00.)