[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.
B. 
Deterioration of roofs.
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.