Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any property within a preservation district or landmark under the provisions of this chapter, provided such work involves no change in material, design, texture or outer appearance; nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to prevent any change, including construction, reconstruction, alteration or demolition of any building or feature which a public agency has designated as being in an unsafe or dangerous condition. In addition the following alterations, repairs or construction are specifically excluded from certificate of appropriateness process: fences along side and rear property lines to the front building line of the dwelling; fire escapes; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning units; roof repair or replacement; cornice repair; window repair and replacement; step replacement and repair; sidewalk replacement and repair; wall repair and replacement; changes to the rear facade that are not visible from the street and do not change the shape of the roof and color changes to the exterior of buildings, planting and removal of trees, plants and shrubs.
(Ord. 000215-15. Passed 6-6-00.)