§ 30-930.2 — Purpose

Sec. 30-930.2. - Purpose.

The purpose of creating old and historic districts is to provide a means by which the City Council may recognize and protect the historic, architectural, cultural, and artistic heritage of the City. This process of historic preservation is a part of the promotion of the general welfare and the protection of community health and public safety of the City through the identification, preservation and enhancement of buildings, structures, landscapes, settings, neighborhoods, sites and features with special historic, cultural, artistic, and architectural significance. To achieve this general purpose, the City seeks to pursue the following specific purposes: (1) The identification, designation, and protection of historic resources throughout the City. (2) The promotion of harmony of style, form, color, proportion, texture and material between buildings of historic design and those of more modern design. (3) The recognition and protection of appropriate settings and environments for historic districts, buildings, structures and sites. (4) The enhancement of the quality of life for residents and the providing of attractions to visitors by preserving the historic resources of the City. (5) The education of residents and visitors about the City's historic resources. (6) The incorporation of historic preservation into the permit review process of the City.

(Code 1993, § 32-930.2; Code 2004, § 114-930.2; Code 2015, § 30-930.2; Code 2020, § 30-930.2)