§ 9.25-35. Maintenance of historic properties and building and zoning code provisions.

(a)

Ordinary maintenance or repair: Ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural or environmental feature in or on a historic property to correct deterioration, decay, or damage, or to sustain the existing form, and that does not involve a material change in design, material or outer appearance thereof, does not require a certificate of preservation. Change in paint color does not require the issuance of a certificate of preservation. Application of all forms of siding, including aluminum, vinyl, asphalt, or other forms does constitute a material change and requires a certificate of preservation.

(b)

Failure to provide ordinary maintenance or repair: Owners of designated "historic properties" or properties located within a designated "historic district" shall be required to maintain their property in accordance with existing laws of the City of Cartersville which provide for the same. The Cartersville Historic Preservation Commission does not have the power to require special maintenance of historic properties or historic districts. The commission may, however, request the appropriate city officials to take action on properties being neglected or not maintained.

(c)

Affirmation of existing building and zoning codes: Nothing in this chapter shall be constructed as to exempt property owners from complying with existing city building or zoning codes, nor to prevent any property owner from making any use of this property not prohibited by other statutes, ordinances, or regulations.

(Ord. No. 19-01 § V, 5-17-01; Ord. No. 47-04, § 7, 6-17-04)