Purpose.
Hattiesburg Code of Ordinances § 26-37
in effectSec. 26-37. - Purpose.
It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of properties of cultural, architectural, archaeological or historic merit is a public necessity and is required in the interest of the health, prosperity and welfare of the people. Therefore, pursuant to the Mississippi Local Government Historic Preservation Act of 1978 (MCA 1972, § 39-13-1 et seq.), this article intends to:
(1) Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts which represent distinctive elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history.
(2) Safeguard the city's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts.
(3) Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past.
(4) Ensure the harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the city.
(5) Stabilize the economy of the city through the continued use and revitalization of its landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts.
(6) Protect and enhance the city's attractions to tourists and visitors and the support and stimulus to business and industry thereby provided.
(7) Promote the use of landmarks, landmark sites and historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the city.
(Code 1989, § 6-33; Ord. No. 2193, § 1, 6-25-1985)
Source: City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/hattiesburg/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH26HIPR_ARTIIHICOCO_S26-37PUFetched: 11/1/2026