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[Note: Color may be included as ordinary maintenance if not part of that regulated in Section 7.] Section 14. Demolition by Neglect No owner or person with an interest in real property designated as a]andmark or included within a historic district shall permit the property to fall into a serious state of disrepair so as to result in the deterioration of any exterior architectural feature which would, in the judgment of the Commission, produce a detrimenta] effect upon the character of the historic district as a whole or the life and character of the property itself. Exampies of such deterioration include: (a) Deterioration of exterior walls or other vertical supports. (b) Deterioration of roof or other horizontal members. (c) Deterioration of exterior chimneys. (d) Deterioration or crumbling of exterior stucco or mortar. (e) Ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roof, or foundations, including broken windows or doors. Deterioration of any feature so as to create a hazardous condition which could lead to the claim that demolition is necessary for the public safety. Section 15. Penalties Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed a violation and the violator shall be liable for a misdemeanor charge, and be subject to a fine of not less than nor more than for each day the violation continues. [Note: Penalties should conform to the penalties provided for in the existing zoning ordinance. The Municipal Zoning Authority authorizes imprisonment as well as a civil penalty. It also should be noted that if a violation occurs or is about to occur, the municipality is authorized to bring action to enforce the ordinance. See Sec. 211.012 of the Municipal Zoning Authority.] 11