(A) Neither the owner of nor the person in charge of a structure within a historic district or of a designated landmark shall permit such structure or landmark to fall into a state of disrepair which may result in the deterioration of any exterior appurtenance or architectural feature so as to produce or tend to produce, in the judgment of the Historic Preservation Commission, a detrimental effect upon the character of the district as a whole or the life and character of the landmark or structure in question, including but not limited to:
(1) The deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports;
(2) The deterioration of roofs or other horizontal members;
(3) The deterioration of exterior chimneys;
(4) The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plaster or mortar;
(5) The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations, including broken windows or doors;
(6) The deterioration of any feature, so as to create or permit the creation of any hazardous or unsafe condition or conditions.
(B) The provisions above shall be in addition to all other applicable provisions of the Village Building Code.
(C) The Commission, on its own initiative, may file a petition with Village Council, requesting that the Village proceed to take action against any owner who, in the opinion of the Commission, is in violation of this Historic Preservation Code.
(Res. R-2628-20, passed 2-17-20)