[Ord. 1067, 1/18/2005, § 1]
It is the intent of this Part to insure that valuable historic
resources are not permanently destroyed unless, under applicable law,
there are no reasonable alternatives available.
[Ord. 1067, 1/18/2005, § 1]
This Part shall apply to any existing structure or portion of
such structure within the Historic District that the Council determines,
based upon the recommendation of the HARB, is highly important to
the historic character and continuity of that portion of the Historic
District or is by itself a highly important architecturally historic
resource.
[Ord. 1067, 1/18/2005, § 1]
No building or structure shall be demolished unless one of the
following is satisfied, in the terms of the Council, based upon the
recommendations of the HARB:
A. The applicant proves that the demolition is needed to clear the land
for a project of special public benefit that would greatly outweigh
the loss of the historic resource;
B. The applicant proves that no reasonable beneficial use of the building
is possible; or
C. The applicant proves that the denial of the demolition would greatly result in unreasonable economic hardship as determined by applicable law and the provisions of §
10A-510 of this chapter.
[Ord. 1067, 1/18/2005, § 1]
All buildings and structures within the Historic District shall
be maintained in good repair, structurally sound, and reasonably protected
against decay and deterioration. Examples of such deterioration include,
but are not limited to:
A. Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports.
C. Deterioration of exterior chimneys.
E. Deterioration or crumbling of exterior stucco or
mortar.
F. Deterioration of exterior walls, roofs or foundations caused by ineffective
waterproofing and broken doors and windows.
G. Deterioration of any feature resulting in a hazardous condition which
affects public health, safety and welfare.