(a) A Certificate of Appropriateness must be obtained prior to commencing new construction, reconstruction, or any remodeling or other modification, alteration, replacement, or visible changes to the exterior of any structure, or other visible improvements to structures in the Design Review Overlay District. Other visible improvements may include exterior elements such as fences, signs, awnings, balconies, shutters, and satellite dishes.
(b) Applications for Zoning Permits or Building Permits for such changes within designated Design Review Overlay Districts shall be deemed incomplete without written application for a Certificate of Appropriateness or approval by the Design Review Commission.
(c) Exceptions: A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required for the following structures and activities:
(1) Single Family Residential. Any property principally used for single family residential purposes, or any accessory structures to said residential property, when located in the Design Review Overlay District;
(2) Ordinary Maintenance and Painting. Normal and customary building maintenance activities and painting of an architectural feature or other visible exterior improvement, provided such activities do not render the structure concerned incompatible with the standards of the Design Review District.
(3) Emergency Repairs. Emergency repairs to the exterior of a property where such repairs are:
A. Not caused by the neglect of the property owner;
B. Necessary for the preservation of the structure; and
C. Full restoration of all elements changed by the emergency repair are restored within twelve (12) months pursuant to the Certificate of Appropriateness process described herein.
(4) Emergency Demolition. Upon a demolition order by either the Fire Chief or the City Administrator based upon immediate danger to the public health and safety. (Ord. 2008-06. Passed 4-14-08.)