§ 35-617. Public Safety Hazards and Emergency Securing Measures.

(a)

No structure designated a landmark or located within a historic district may be demolished in whole or in part as a hazard to public safety until the historic preservation officer has been notified by the appropriate municipal official that an order for such demolition is being prepared, and the historic preservation officer has had an opportunity to discuss with city officials the feasibility of emergency measures to secure the structure in such a manner as to preclude the possibility of injury to the public.

(b)

If emergency measures are undertaken, the city historic preservation officer shall meet with the municipal officials wishing to issue the order for demolition to review the condition of the structure and the development of plans for its rehabilitation. If after one (1) month no feasible scheme for the further protection of the structure has been developed, the historic and design review commission shall make a recommendation for an order for demolition. When applicable, a recommendation about the feasibility of rehabilitation shall be made by the historic and design review commission based upon a report from the city historic preservation officer and after consultation with the city attorney's office.

(Ord. No. 2010-06-24-0616, § 2, 6-24-10)