It is the intent of this Chapter to maintain and enhance the distinctive character of the H-D Historical Downtown District, hereinafter referred to as "H-D District," by safeguarding the architectural integrity of historic structures and sites and by preventing the intrusion of incompatible development. Furthermore, it is an intent of this Chapter to achieve, among others, the following related objectives:
(a) To foster a sense of community identification and civic pride by preserving structures and sites which reflect periods and events in the history of the community and its region;
(b) To stimulate the local economy by protecting and strengthening those historical qualities of the district which can serve to attract customers, clients and potential employees; and
(c) To protect property values and safeguard the quality of life within the district by preventing environmental changes which diminish the district's unique historic and architectural character.
(d) To promote pedestrian accessibility by grouping and clustering buildings in a compact layout and by discouraging uses that attract large-scale automobile and truck traffic that tend to discourage pedestrian traffic.
(Ord. 7139-99. Passed 7-6-99.)