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(3)Additions that are equal to or greater than fifty (50) percent of the total gross floor area of the existing building ., or (4)Additions located to the rear that exceed the height or width of the existing building or structure.(d)(c) The proposed demolition, razing or moving of any building or structure req uires approval of a COA only when: (1)The building is a contributing structure; and,(2)The proposed demolition is located in whole or in part to the front or side of the contributing structure, or (3)The proposed demolition is located on a lot that ab uts a street on the side or rear, or (3)(4) The proposed demolition is equal to or greater than thirty -three (33) percent of the total gross floor area of the existing building. However, the removal or replacement of windows or doors shall not constitute a demolition under this conservation district ordinance , provided the size of the opening is not altered . (d )The proposed painting of previously unpainted brick or other masonry requires a COA.(e )The following shall be exempt from the requirement of a COA certificate of appropriateness : (1)Interior features, details, alterations and improvements;(2)Ordinary maintenance or repair of exterior elements or features;(3)Painting or repainting a material other than unpainted brick or other masonry ;(3)(4) Construction, reconstruction or other improvements to a building or structure made pursuant to an order of correction issued by the city's building code official, upon a determination by the city's building code official that a building or structure is an "unsafe structure," as that term is defined by the state's building code and regulations. In the event any such order or determination is issued with respect to a building or structure subject to BAR review pursuant to this division, the director of ne ighborhood development services shall notify the BAR of any alterations or repairs ordered by the building code official; and (4)(5) The demolition, razing or removing, in whole or in part, of any contributing structure allowed pursuant to an order of the city's building code official, upon a determination by the city's building code official that a building or structure is in such dangerous, hazardous or unsafe condition that it could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious injury before review u nder the provisions of this division. Upon such a determination, the building code official shall deliver a copy of the order to the director of neighborhood development services and to the chairperson of the BAR. (f)Failure to obtain a COA as required b y this section for the demolition, razing or moving of any contributing structure shall be subject to the civil penalty described withi n section 34-86 (b) (i.e., not to exceed twice the fair market value of the building or structure). Sec. 34 -341. Criteria for approval.