A. Failure to adequately protect a historic building from accidental damage does not relieve the owner from the duties described in this chapter.

B. In the event of accidental damage to a historic building, no fines or penalties will be imposed. Repairs shall be subject to review as described in Article III of this chapter.

C. In the event the damage to the historic building creates an unsafe situation, the property owner may mitigate the hazard and bring the historic building to a safe condition without the issuance of any permit. Such work must be reported to the town within seventy-two hours.

D. In the event the historic building is damaged by an act of nature, the property owner shall not be required to fully restore the historic building beyond bringing the building to a safe condition. (Ord. 652 § 1, 2022)