(A) Any alteration or demolition to be conducted at potential Historic Landmarks and potential Historic Districts shall be reviewed by the Commission prior to commencing any such work to assist the property owner in maintaining the significance of the resource and to address issues of appropriateness and designation; excluding any alterations contained in the exceptions below.
(B) Assistance and guidance to owners. In the course of review, the Commission shall assist and guide the property owner(s) of potential Historic Landmarks and potential Historic Districts with regard to proposed alterations on an advisory basis with the intention of finding solutions and directing the owner toward designation and/or appropriate changes that safeguard the resource. The Commission shall have the authority to extend the review to explore alternative solutions for making appropriate improvements for no longer than 30 days and to explore demolition alternatives for no longer than 60 days, unless the owner agrees to a longer period.
(C) Exceptions. Commission review is not required for the following exceptions to special review. Required review and approval in these instances shall be made by the Department.
(1) Repairing or replacing deteriorated materials with applications or use of exterior materials of the same kind, type and texture already in use for the following:
(a) Re-roof;
(b) Windows;
(c) Siding material; or
(d) Chimneys and fireplaces;
(2) Accessory structures;
(3) Fencing;
(4) Additions or deletions of awnings, shutters, canopies and similar incidental appurtenances; or
(5) Non-contributors in potential Historic Districts.
(`83 Code, § 17.40.110) (Ord. 94-03 § 6, 1994; Ord. 95-01 § 2, 1995)