(A) In the case of unusual circumstances, whereby the normal process for obtaining a COA as set forth in this subchapter creates undue hardship for the health, safety, and welfare of the applicant or the general public, the HPO or the Commission may, at their discretion, waive the normal process and give immediate approval for a COA.
(B) An owner shall immediately notify the HPO of emergency conditions dangerous to life, health, or property affecting a landmark, a landmark site, a property in a historic district, or a property in a design overlay district, and the owner shall promptly provide evidence of the dangerous conditions, which has been prepared by a person with professional qualifications in evaluating buildings and structures. The HPO may order the remedying of these conditions without the approval of the Commission.
(C) In any case where the HPO determines that there are emergency conditions dangerous to life, health, or property affecting a landmark, a landmark site, a property in a historic district, or a property in a design overlay district, they may order the remedying of these conditions without the approval of the Commission.
(D) The HPO shall promptly notify the Chairperson of the Commission of the action being taken.
(E) The HPO or the Commission shall state their reasons, in writing, for the immediate approval.
(Ord. O-2023-016, passed 9-25-2023)