§ 112-14. Ordinary maintenance, repair and replacement.

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance, repair or replacement of any exterior architectural feature of a landmark which does not involve a change in design or material or the outward appearance thereof, nor to prevent landscaping with plants, trees or shrubs, nor construed to prevent compliance with requirements certified by a duly authorized public officer to be necessary for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition, nor construed to prevent any construction or alteration under a permit duly issued prior to the effective date of the order which designated that landmark, nor construed to prevent the reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of a structure or exterior architectural feature damaged by fire, storm or other disaster, provided such reconstruction is commenced within one year thereafter and carried forth with due diligence.