Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any property, area, or object within a preservation district, or otherwise listed under the provisions of this subchapter, provided such work involves no change in material, design, texture, color, or outer appearance; nor shall anything in this subchapter be construed to prevent any environmental change, including the construction, reconstruction, alteration, demolition, or landscaping of any feature which, in view of the proper authority acting lawfully, is required for the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition. However, no demolition permit shall be issued except upon the certification of a registered professional engineer or architect that the structure of a building is unsound or would need major reinforcement to be brought under building code structural requirements, considering a use that the building would reasonably lend itself to.
(Ord. 96-152, passed 10-7-1996)