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denied may not be processed as an application for a building or demolition permit and does not authorize any work by the applicant. (d) The board may grant an extension of the thirty (30) day limit prescribed by subsections (b) and (c) if the applicant agrees to it. 36-7-11-13. Preservation of historical and architectural character upon alteration or relocation mandated. — (a) An historic building or structure or any part of or appurtenance to such a building or structure, including stone walls, fences, light fixtures, steps, paving, and signs may be moved, reconstructed, altered, or maintained only in a manner that will preserve the historical and architectural character of the building, structure, or appurtenance. (b) An historic building may be relocated to another site only if it is shown that preservation on its current site is inconsistent with subsection (a). ? 36-7-11-14. Purpose of section — Procedure for demolition upon denial of issuance of certificate of appropriateness. — (a) The purpose of this section is to preserve historic buildings that are important to the education, culture, traditions, and economic values of the unit, and to afford the unit, historical organizations, and other interested persons the opportunity to acquire or to arrange for the preservation of these buildings. (b) If a property owners shows that an historic building is incapable of earning an economic return on its value, as appraised by a qualified real estate appraiser, and the board fails to approve the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness, the building may be demolished. However, before a demolition permit is issued or demolition proceeds, notice of proposed demolition must be given for a period fixed by the board, based on the board's classification on the approved map but not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year. Notice must be posted on the premises of the building proposed for demolition in a location clearly visible from the street. In addition, notice must be published in a newspaper of general local circulation at least three (3) { times before demolition, with the first publication not more than fifteen (15) days after the application for a permit to demolish is filed, and the final publication at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the permit. (c) The board may approve a certificate of appropriateness at any time during the notice period under subsection (b). ,If the certificate is approved, a demolition permit shall be issued without further delay, and demolition may proceed. 36-7-11-15. Standard of maintenance of historic buildings. — Historic buildings shall be maintained to meet the applicable requirements established under statute for buildings generally. 36-7-11-16. Compatibility of nonhistoric buildings with other buildings in historic district. -- Except as provided in section 20 of this chapter, the construction of a new building or structure, and the