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SECTION 1: That there be and is hereby created new Section 165.16 of Chapter 165 of the North Olmsted Codified Ordinances, entitled "Procedure for Minor Changes," which, as created, shall read in its entirety as follows: 165.16 PROCEDURE FOR "MINOR CHANGES." (a) Definition. "Minor change" means: (1) To any landmark, or any other building, structure or improvement located in a landmark district, the installation of, replacement of or repair to any of the following: (A) Driveways, sidewalks, walkways, or other similar land surface improvements, so long as the original configuration is not changed and the materials used are of like and similar quality, texture and color to the original materials used; (B) Patios and decks, so long as they are not visible from the street and do not involve any changes to the landmark itself, or to the main building on property located in a landmark district; (C) Roofs, so long as the materials used are of like and similar quality, texture and color, and the existing architectural style of the roof is not changed as a result; (D) Fences, so long as the fence is not visible from the street; and (E) Windows, doors and siding, so long as the materials used are of like and similar quality, texture, and color, to the original materials used, and the size or shape of the windows, doors or siding is not changed as a result. (2) Painting of any landmark in colors and finishes which are appropriate with respect to the historic period of the structure and illustrate the distinctive character of the property; and painting of any other building or structure located in a landmark district, so long as the painting is not of a color or finish which will likely have a negative aesthetic impact on landmarks located within view of the building or structure painted. (b) Procedure. Application for building permits for proposed minor changes shall be reviewed by the Building Official and not submitted to the L,andmazks Commission for its review pursuant Sections 165.08 and 165.09 of this Chapter; provided, however, that the Building Official shall, upon receiving and reviewing such an application, give written notice to all members of the Landmarks Commission If a majority of the members of the Landmarks Commission, within seven days of receipt of notice from the Building Official, advises the Building Official in writing that the proposal should be reviewed by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of either Section 165.08 or 165.09, then the Building Official shall refer the proposal to the Landmarks Commission for full review in accordance with the applicable procedures set forth in this Chapter. SECTION 2: That the operation of any Ordinance, or part of any Ordinance in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance is, to the extent of any such conflict or inconsistency, repealed. SECTION 3: That this legislation is hereby declared to be an emergency measure immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and for the further reason that it is immediately necessary to provide for a minor change process in 2