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satisfaction of the Board that there is unnecessary hardship in the strict application of this Article. To establish unnecessary hardship, the applicant must show that no reasonable use of the property can be made unless the structure is demolished. The applicant must also show that the hardship is the result of the application of the Article and is not the result of any act or omission by the applicant or his predecessor in interest. If the Board finds that such unnecessary hardship exists, it shall approve the Certificate of Appropriateness unless the proposed demolition would alter the essential character of the built context. In such case, the Board shall delay issuance of the Certificate for 180 days for structures of primary significance and 90 days for structures of secondary significance. During the delay period, the Board shall take such action as it deems necessary to preserve the structure. Such action may include negotiations with civic groups, private or public agencies or individuals for the purchase, lease or relocation of the structure. The Board may also suggest eminent domain proceedings by initiated by the City Council. Sec. 2-2.3420 - DUTY TO MAINTAIN STRUCTURES AND PREMISES; DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT PROHIBITED Every person in possession or control of a non-single-family residence structure and appurtenant premises in the District shall maintain and keep in good repair such structure and premises. Structures and appurtenant premises in good repair present no material variance in apparent condition from surrounding structures in compliance with these requirements. Good repair includes and is defined as that level of maintenance and repair which (a) clearly insures the continued availability of such structure and premises for lawful reasonable uses; (b) prevents deterioration, dilapidation, and decay of any exterior portion of such structure and premises; and (c) avoids impairment to surrounding structures of the benefits of the District. - 21 -