Amendment will better protect old buildings
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Harsher punishments are on the way for those who damage, move or demolish local listed buildings, according to a draft bill released by the city’s top legislature for public comments yesterday.
Anyone who demolishes a heritage structure will face a fine of up to 10 times of the reconstruction cost, while those who damage or move a listed building without authorization can expect to be fined up to five times the restoration cost.
The violators must take charge of the restoration and demerits will be recorded on their company or personal credit accounts, according to the draft amendment of the city’s regulation on heritage conservation.
Any unauthorized renovation will lead to a fine up to 1 million yuan (US$144,000), while the owners who fail to maintain buildings can be fined up to 500,000 yuan.
Fines for meddling with signage will be raised to 20,000 yuan.
The current regulation which was made in 2002 imposes a maximum of five times of restoration cost for demolition, and three times for damage.
The city has listed 1,058 heritage structures along with 44 protection areas covering a total of 41 square kilometers. Most listed structures are in good condition.
The city’s unique lilong lane neighborhoods were not protected by the existing law. The amendment now allows historical structures that represent regional or cultural features of Shanghai to be listed.
Funds for maintenance will come from the fiscal budget.
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