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(ii) the property cannot be adapted for any other use, whether by the current owner or by a purchaser, which would result in a reasonable return; and (iii) efforts to find a purchaser interested in acquiring the property and preserving it have failed. c) The applicant shall consult in good faith with the Commission, local preservation groups and interested parties in a diligent effort to seek an altemative that will result in preservation of the property. Such efforts must be shown to the Commission. d) The Commission shall hold a public hearing on the application within sixty (60) days from the date the application is received by the (building inspector, preservation officer). Following the hearing, the Commission has thirty (30) days in which to prepare a written recommendation to the (building inspector or other official). In the event that the Commission does not act within ninety (90) days of the receipt of the application, a permit may be granted. ' e) Ali decision of the Commission shall be in writing. A copy shall be sent to the applicant by registered mail and a copy filed with the village/town/city clerk s office for public inspection. The Commission s decision shall state the reasons for granting or denying the hardship application. ~ An applicant for a certificate of appropriateness dissatisfied with the action of the Commission relating to the issuance or denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall have the right to appeal to the City Council within thirty (30) days afrer receipt of notification of such action. The City Council shall give notice, follow publication procedure, hold hearings, and make its decision in the same manner as provided in the general zoning ordinance of the city. Section 12. Enforcement All work performed pursuant to a certificate of appropriateness issued under this ordinance shall conform to any requirements included therein. It shall be the duty of the (building inspector or other official) to inspect periodically any such work to assure compliance. In the event work is not being performed in accordance with the certificate of appropriateness, or upon notification of such fact by the Commission and verification by the (designated employee), the (designated employee) shall issue a stop work order and all work shall immediately cease. No further work shall be undeRaker on the project as long as a stop work is in effect. Section 13. Ordinary Maintenance Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any exterior architectural feature of a landmark or property within a historic district which does not involve a change in design, material, or outward appearance. In-kind replacement or repair is included in this definition of ordinary maintenance. 10