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of earning a reasonable return regardless of whether that return represents the most profitable return possible. § 31-11 Hardship application procedure. A. After receiving written notification from the Town Board of the denial of a certificate of appropriateness, an applicant may commence the hardship application process. B. The Town Board shall hold a public hearing on the hardship application, at which time an opportunity will be provided for proponents and opponents of the application to present their views. C. The applicant shall consult in good faith with the Town Board, local preservation groups and interested parties in a diligent effort to seek an alternative that will result in preservation of the property. D. All decisions of the Town Board shall be in writing. A copy shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail, and a copy shall be filed with both the Town Clerk's office and the Building Inspection Department. The Town Board decision shall state the reasons for granting or denying the hardship application. E. No building permit or demolition permit shall be issued while the hardship application is pending. The Town Board shall make a determination on whether a hardship exists. Building and demolition permits shall be issued in accordance with that determination. § 31-12 Maintenance and repair required. A. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance and repair of any architectural feature of a landmark or property within an historic district which does not involve a change in design, material, color or outward appearance. 74