Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of a historic landmark or structure, building or any part thereof within an historic district when so ordered by an agency of government having jurisdiction thereof provided that the following actions occur first:
(A) The agency having jurisdiction shall determine that a structure or building or any part thereof is immediately hazardous or dangerous to the health and safety of persons or to property as per city ordinances regulating such buildings.
(B) The agency issuing such an order shall so notify the City Planner, the Historic Preservation Commission’s administrator, who in turn shall notify the Commission; and
(C) If demolition is ordered, the agency issuing such an order shall make every effort possible to secure the property or otherwise delay demolition until the Commission can act as designated in this section. Demolition so ordered may occur prior to Commission action only when an immediate hazard or danger to the health and safety of persons or property exists and no reasonable steps can be taken to afford protection to persons or property affected.
(Prior Code, § 160.14) (Ord. 7099, passed 12-12-1988)