In order to promote the preservation and restoration of historic resources, the City Council or County Commission, in order to promote the preservation and restoration of any historic properties, landmarks or property within an historical district, may upon the recommendation of the Commission, exempt an historic property, landmark, or property within an historical district from the application of the City Fire or Buildings Codes. Such exemption shall be based upon the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission, upon compliance with the criteria for exemption set forth in said Building Codes and upon a finding that non-exemption would prevent or seriously hinder the preservation or restoration of said historic property, landmark, or property in an historical district. Upon rescission of an historic designation, any approved code exemption herein granted shall be revoked effective the date of rescission. (Ord. 989, 4-23-2020)