Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repairs which do not involve a change of design, materials, or outward appearance of a building or structure nor to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, or demolition of any such feature which is required by the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. The requirements of this article do not apply to work which was begun for which a permit was issued prior to the adoption of this article.
Single-family detached dwellings are not subject to the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 0-905. Passed 11-24-98.)