Existing buildings or structures designated by the city, the state, or the U.S. government to be historic or within a designated historic district shall be exempted from the literal requirements of such provisions of this chapter that a proper body (such as an historic commission or the City Council) determines to infringe upon the historic nature of the building or structure. However, no exemption may be allowed unless the buildings or structures are judged by the Code Enforcement Officer to be safe and in the public interest of health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 442, passed 3-19-12)