VI. - DEMOLITION CRITERIA

Demolition of a structure which contributes historically or architecturally to the Historic District should be prohibited, except as provided below. Demolition of a structure would be allowed if:

1.

The building has lost its architectural and historical integrity and importance, and its removal will not result in a negative, less appropriate visual effect on the Historic District; or

2.

A structure does not contribute to the historical or architectural character and importance of the Historic District (such as a non-contributing structure), and its removal will result in a positive, appropriate visual effect on the Historic District; or

3.

There is an imminent threat to the health, safety and welfare to the surrounding residents and/or property because of an unsafe condition that constitutes an emergency (see section VII, Demolition-by-Neglect).