3.18.1 Applicability
Owners of certain historic properties are required to maintain their properties and not allow them to fall into disrepair. The requirements of this subsection are applicable only to certain properties, termed "historic properties" in this subsection. That term as used in this subsection is defined to include designated historic landmarks and properties identified as "contributing" or "pivotal" in designated historic districts.
A. Conditions of Neglect Defined and Prohibited
Owners shall maintain or cause to be maintained the exterior and structural features of their historic properties and not allow conditions of neglect to occur on such properties. Conditions of neglect are as defined below. It shall be a violation of this Ordinance to not remedy a condition of neglect within the period of time set by a final administrative determination, as described in subsequent subsections of this Ordinance. Conditions of neglect include the following:
1. Deterioration of exterior walls, foundations, or other vertical support that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling.
2. Deterioration of flooring or floor supports, roofs, or other horizontal members that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling.
3. Deterioration of external chimneys that causes leaning, sagging, splitting, listing, or buckling.
4. Deterioration or crumbling of exterior plasters or mortars.
5. Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, and foundations, including broken windows or doors.
6. Defective protection or lack of weather protection for exterior wall and roof coverings, including lack of paint, or weathering due to lack of paint or other protective covering.
7. Rotting, holes, and other forms of decay.
8. Deterioration of exterior stairs, porches, handrails, window and door frames, cornices, entablatures, wall facings, and architectural details that causes delamination, instability, loss of shape and form, or crumbling.
9. Heaving, subsidence, or cracking of sidewalks, steps, or pathways.
10. Deterioration of fences, gates, and accessory structures.
11. Deterioration that has a detrimental effect on the surrounding historic district, or on the special character of the historic landmark.
12. Deterioration that contributes to a hazardous or unsafe condition.