In the event of accidental damage to a historical artifact, no fines or penalties shall be imposed. Repairs shall be subject to review as described in Article II of this chapter. In the event the damage to the artifact creates an unsafe situation, the property owner may mitigate the hazard and bring the artifact to a safe situation without the issuance of a permit. Such work must be reported to the town within seventy-two hours. In the event the artifact is damaged by an act of nature, the property owner shall not be required to fully restore the artifact beyond bringing the artifact to a safe condition. Failure to adequately protect the artifact from accidental damage does not relieve the property owner from the duty to restore the artifact. (Ord. 567 § 1 (part), 2007)