(Formerly Sec. 19-403g). Permit for demolition of particular structure. Exemption. Waiting period.

(b) Any town, city or borough may impose, by ordinance, a waiting period of not more than one hundred eighty days before granting any permit for the demolition of any building or structure or any part thereof, except when the demolition permit is required for the removal of a structure acquired by the Department of Transportation for a transportation project. (c) If a waiting period is imposed by a town, city or borough pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the person seeking the permit shall take no action toward demolition of the building, structure or part thereof, including, but not limited to, site remediation and asbestos abatement, during the waiting period. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply in the event that the building official determines that compliance with this subsection would result in a danger to public health. Cited. 18 CA 40.