No person shall demolish, remove, move, or make alterations which affect the exterior appearance of, or cause excavations which affect a designated historic landmark or undertake the same with respect to any structure located in a designated historic district without first obtaining written approval from the Historic Preservation Commission; excepting therefrom those items specified in the design review guidelines or work authorized by the Building Official upon written approval of the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department for protection of public safety.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)