(A) None of the provisions of this subchapter shall be construed to prevent any construction, alteration, removal, demolition or relocation of a historic landmark or contributing resource necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous conditions of any structure, or feature, or part thereof, where the Building Official, with a report from a qualified structural engineer or other qualified professional, has declared such condition unsafe or dangerous and the proposed construction, alteration, removal, demolition or relocation necessary to correct the condition. Only such work as is necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition may be performed pursuant to this section. All assessments shall utilize the California Historical Building Code and the Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
(B) The Building Official shall inform the Commission and Director prior to authorizing any work pursuant to this subchapter unless he or she determines that such work is immediately necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition; in which case, the Building Official shall report his or her actions to the Director within 48 hours and to the Commission at its next regular meeting.
(C) If work authorized by the Building Official pursuant to this subchapter is not immediately necessary to correct the unsafe or dangerous condition, the Commission may advise the Building Official of the historic significance of the building and recommend a reasonable period of postponement for the purpose of arranging for rehabilitation, relocation, documentation, and/or salvage of the cultural resource or contributing resource. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if no arrangements have been made for rehabilitation, relocation, or salvage within 60 days of an order to abate a nuisance, or an earlier time if determined to be necessary by the Building Official, the Building Official may proceed with the abatement action.
(Ord. 636-C.S., passed 8-15-17)