§ 150.09 NEGLECT OF MAINTENANCE.
   (A)   No person shall permit a resource under his or her ownership or control within an historic district to deteriorate, resulting in any of the following conditions that constitute demolition by neglect:
      (1)   A deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports.
      (2)   A deterioration of roofs or other horizontal members.
      (3)   A deterioration of exterior chimneys.
      (4)   The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plaster or mortar.
      (5)   The ineffective weatherproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken windows or doors.
      (6)   A deterioration of any exterior architectural feature so as to create or permit the creation of a hazardous or unsafe condition or conditions that, in the judgment of the Commission, produces a detrimental effect upon the character of the district as a whole, and the life and character of the landmark in question.
   (B)   The Commission, on its own initiative, may file a petition with the local Building Inspector, requesting that the office proceed to require correction of defects or repairs of any such structure covered by this section so that such structure may be preserved and protected in consonance with the purpose of this chapter. Upon a finding by a commission that a historic resource within a historic district or a proposed historic district subject to its review and approval is threatened with demolition by neglect, the Commission may do the following:
      (1)   Require the owner of the resource to repair all conditions contributing to demolition by neglect.
      (2)   If the owner does not make repairs within a reasonable time, the Commission or its agents may enter the property and make such repairs as are necessary to prevent demolition by neglect. The costs of the work shall be charged to the owner, and may be levied by the village as a special assessment against the property. The Commission or its agents may enter the property for purposes of this section upon obtaining an order from the circuit court.
      (3)   Seek a court order from the circuit court compelling the property owner to remove those causes threatening the historic resource with demolition by neglect.
(Ord. 175, passed 10-16-1989; Am. Ord. 262, passed 8-6-2007) Penalty, see § 150.99