City departments, commissions, and other entities should work together to find a solution that meets codes but does not hamper preservation & revitalization. +Include the Building Official or designee on any design review entity +Develop a handout for prospective redevelopers that provides guidance on how to utilize alternative means of meeting applicable codes. +Avoid design guidelines that create difficulties in meeting life safety codes. +Encourage the Building Official to work closely with redevelopers on adaptive reuse projects.

Demolition laws are used in some municipalities, regardless of adopted historic preservation ordinances, to prevent the demolition of existing buildings without a thorough review. The focus of the ordinance is demolition and may not be directly tied to Historic Preservation Ordinances, so design control is limited. To establish a legal foundation for this type of ordinance, Demolition Ordinances should be based on historic preservation criteria, which is similar to what would be required with a Local Historic District designation.