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Where a building permit or other permit is required for the purposes of constructing, altering, moving or demolishing buildings or structures, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be approved by the Commission prior to the issuance of the permits . A Certificate may be issued subject to reasonable conditions but shall be required whether or not a building or other permit is required. For purposes of this ordinance, "exterior features" shall include the following: 1 . The architectural style, general design, and general arrangement of the exterior of a building or other structure, including: a. The kind and texture of the building material; b. The size and scale of the building or structure; and c . The type and style of all windows, doors, fences, steps and pavement, light fixtures, signs, and other appurtenant features . 2 . Historic signs, significant landscapes, and archaeological and natural features of the area. 3 . In the case of outdoor advertising signs, "exterior features" shall be construed to mean the style, material, size and location of all such signs . The Commission shall have no jurisdiction over interior arrangement and shall take no action under this ordinance except to prevent the construction, reconstruction, alteration, restoration, moving or demolition of buildings , structures, appurtenant features, outdoor advertising signs or other significant features which *would .be incongruous with the special character of a historic district or landmark. The State of North Carolina, including its agencies, political subdivisions, and instrumentalities , Orange County, and all public utilities shall be required to obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness for construction, alteration, moving or demolition within a historic district or on designated landmarks . Section 4 .2 Certain Changes Not Prohibited Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent