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Arlington County:

Ordinary Maintenance Allowed; Public Safety.

1. Nothing in subsections 31A.E., or 31A.I. shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior feature in an historic district or of any landmark which does not involve a change in design, material, color or outer appearance thereof.
2. Nothing in subsections 31A.E., or 31A.I. shall prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration or demolition of any such feature which the building inspector shall certify is required by the public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition.

Maintenance and Repair Required.

1. Neither the owner of nor the person in charge of a structure within an historic district or of a designated landmark shall permit such structure or landmark to fall into a state of disrepair which may result in the deterioration of any exterior appurtenance or architectural feature so as to produce or tend to produce a detrimental effect upon the character of the district as a whole or the lift, and character or the landmark or structure in question, including but not limited to:
• The deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports.
• The deterioration of roofs or other horizontal members.
• The deterioration of exterior chimneys.
• The deterioration or crumbling of exterior plaster or mortar.
• The ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs and foundations including broken windows or doors.
• The deterioration of any feature so as to create or permit the creation of any hazardous or unsafe, conditions or conditions.
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