§ 3.03.08. Maintenance and Repair of Designated Properties

A.

Generally

1.

The owner and the tenant of a Landmark shall keep in good repair:

a.

All the exterior portions of such buildings and structures.

b.

All interior portions thereof which, if not so maintained, may cause deterioration, damage or lead to a state of disrepair of the landmark.

2.

The purpose of this requirement is to prevent a person from instigating the demolition of his building or structure through neglect and permitting damage to it by weather or vandalism.

3.

No provision of this section shall be interpreted to require an owner or tenant to undertake an alteration or to restore his building to its original appearance.

4.

In the case of designated archaeological resources, the owners and tenants shall be responsible for the protection and preservation of the archaeological remains on the property. At the time of designation the HRRB shall work with the property owner to establish a plan for the protection of the Archaeological Resource which meets the needs of the resource and the property owner.

5.

The HRRB may meet with owners of Landmarks which are in poor repair to discuss ways to improve the condition of the property. The HRRB may request the Building Department to take action to require correction of defects threatening the preservation of the landmark.

6.

The HRRB may meet with owners of designated archaeological resources when there is an action or effect which threatens the remains in order to develop an effective plan to protect said remains. The HRRB may request Code Enforcement to take action to require correction of defects threatening the preservation of the site or artifacts.

B.

Emergency Conditions

When the Housing and Community Code Enforcement Department determines that there are emergency conditions affecting a Landmark which are dangerous to life, health or adjacent property, the Department may order the correction of these conditions without the approval of the HRRB. The Department shall notify the staff of the HRRB prior to the action being taken. When the emergency conditions do not require demolition, the Department shall make every effort to carry out the intent of this division and to use the guidelines of the HRRB when remedying the emergency conditions.

(Ord. No. 07-18, § 2, 7-19-07, eff. 10-1-07)