Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature of a historic landmark or in a historic district which does not involve a change in design, materials or outer appearance thereof, nor to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration or demolition of such feature which the Building Inspector or similar official shall certify is required by the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent a property owner from making the use of his or her property not prohibited by other statutes, ordinances or regulations. Also, nothing herein shall prevent the maintenance or, in the event of an emergency, the immediate restoration of any existing above-ground utility structure without the approval of the Preservation Commission.
(1971 Code, § 9-10-21) (Ord. No. 1925, § 1, passed 12-8-1988; Ord. No. 2186, § 12, passed 5-10-1990)