§ 47-36.2. Purpose and declaration of public policy for historic preservation regulations of Sec. 47-24.11.

A.

Purpose. The purpose of these historic preservation regulations is to promote the cultural, economic, educational and general welfare of the people of the city and of the public generally, through the preservation and protection of historically or architecturally worthy structures. These regulations are intended to insure a harmonious outward appearance of structures and premises, to insure the protection of historically or architecturally worthy interiors, to encourage uses which will lead to their continuance, conservation and improvement in a manner appropriate to the preservation of the cultural and historic heritage of the city, to protect against destruction heritage of the city, to protect against destruction of or encroachment upon such area, structure or premise, to prevent creation of environmental influences adverse to such purposes, and to assure that new structures, uses and premises within historic districts or upon landmarks, landmark sites, and historic buildings will be in keeping with the character to be preserved and enhanced.

B.

Declaration of public policy. It is the policy of the city that the preservation, protection, perpetuation or the adapted reuse of landmarks, landmark sites and historic buildings and districts is a public necessity because they have a special historic, architectural, archeological, aesthetic or cultural interest and value and thus serve as visible reminders of the history and heritage of the city, state and nation. The city commission hereby finds that the ULDR benefits the residents and property owners of the city and declares as a matter of public policy that the ULDR is required in the interest of the health, safety, general welfare and economic well-being of its residents.

(Ord. No. C-97-19, § 1(47-36.2), 6-18-97)