(a) Within the boundaries of the Historic Preservation District, the exterior appearance of any structure shall not be altered, new structures shall not be constructed, and existing structures or portions thereof shall not be demolished until a certificate of appropriateness has been issued.
(b) However, a certificate of appropriateness shall not be required for:
(1) Ordinary maintenance and repair where the purpose of the work is to correct deterioration to the structure or where no change is made to the appearance of a building or grounds. Ordinary maintenance and repair includes:
A. Repainting a building in the existing color palette;
B. Replacement of window and/or glass (but not style or type of windows);
C. Caulking and weather-stripping;
D. Landscaping;
E. Repairs to walks, patios, fences, and driveways as long as replacement materials are compatible with the original or existing materials in style and appearance;
F. Replacement of small amounts of missing or deteriorated original or existing trim, roof coverings, porch flooring, steps, etc., as long as replacement materials are compatible with the original or existing materials in style and appearance;
G. Replacement of gutters and downspouts as long as the shape matches the original or existing; roof ventilators on rear slopes and chimney caps;
H. Installation of house numbers and mailboxes;
I. Repair of existing street or yard lighting; and
J. Similar maintenance items.
(2) Any construction, alteration, or demolition duly approved prior to the effective date of this Code.
(3) Any construction, alteration, or demolition which only affects the interior of the structure.
(4) Any alteration or demolition which is necessary to correct or abate a condition which has been declared unsafe by the Chief Building/Zoning Official or the Fire Chief after notification of the Design Review Board and/or Administrator and consultation with the City staff and where emergency measures have been declared necessary by such departments.
(Ord. 16-19. Passed 9-16-19.)