(A) The Commission shall prepare a list of routine alterations that shall receive immediate approval from the Chairman or Vice-Chairman of the Commission without a public hearing when an applicant complies with the specifications of the design guidelines. The list shall include suggested paint colors appropriate for different types of building such as repairs to doors, windows, awnings, roofs, etc. At each meeting the Commission shall be informed of the certificates of appropriateness that have been issued under this provision.
(B) Ordinary repairs and maintenance may be undertaken without a certificate of appropriateness provided this work on a landmark, a landmark site or a property in a local historic district does not change its exterior appearance that is visible to the public. Every person in charge of a landmark or a property in a historic district shall keep in good repair: all of the exterior portions of such buildings or structures; and all interior portions thereof which, if not so maintained, may cause such buildings or structures to deteriorate or become damaged or otherwise to fall into a state of disrepair. The purpose of this provision is to prevent a person from forcing the demolition of his or her building by neglecting it and by permitting damage to the building because of weather or vandalism. No provision in these Design Guidelines shall be interpreted to require an owner or tenant to undertake an alteration or to restore his or her building to its original appearance. The provisions of these Design Guidelines shall be in addition to the provisions of the Kentucky Building Code requiring buildings and structure to be kept in good repair.
(Ord. 2496, passed 7-26-2004; Am. Ord. 2774, passed - -; Am. Ord. 2018-2916, passed 4-9-2018)