Nothing in this ordinance 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 therefore, not to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, or demolition of any 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 any use of this property non-prohibited by other statutes, ordinances, or regulations. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the maintenance or in the event of an emergency, the immediate restoration of any existing aboveground utility structure without approval by the Commission.
(Ord. O-2002-46, passed 8-5-02)