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§§ 4-46 through 4-99 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USES.
ARTICLE 4: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
§ 4-100 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
   1.   This article is designed to allow for the designation, and subsequent protection of, properties which have been determined to be architecturally, archaeologically, culturally or historically significant to the city and to allow interested parties the opportunity to arrange for the preservation of such properties.
   2.   The purposes of this article are to:
      a.   Promote the designation of historic properties and landmarks and the creation of historic districts for the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public;
      b.   Safeguard the cultural and architectural heritage of the city;
      c.   Preserve and enhance the environmental quality of neighborhoods;
      d.   Strengthen the city’s economic base through stimulation of structural and district conservation, re-use and revitalization;
      e.   Stabilize and preserve property values; and
      f.   Promote harmonious, orderly and efficient growth and development of the community, through the integration of the preservation and comprehensive planning processes within the city.
§ 4-101 PURPOSE.
   These are hereby adopted rules and regulations regarding vacant structures in Downtown Business/Historical. This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Vacant Building Regulations”.
(Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-8-2019)
§ 4-102 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT/HISTORIC. Located as adopted and described in the City of Cache zoning ordinance.
   HISTORIC LANDMARK. An individual structure or property that has been designated as such through approved means by City Council, state or federal authority.
   LAWFUL ACTIVITY. That for which the structure was built or intended to be used. No building shall be used primarily for storage of personal or business items.
   OWNER. Any person, agent, firm, partnership or corporation having a legal interest in the property.
   SECURED. All accessible means of ingress and egress to the vacant structure, including, but not limited to, all exterior doorways and windows being locked so as to prevent unauthorized entry.
   STRUCTURE. That which is built or constructed.
   TEMPORARILY SECURED. All accessible means of ingress and egress to the vacant structure, including, but not limited to, all exterior doorways and windows are covered with plywood (or other appropriate material) that has been nailed or bolted in place so as to prevent unauthorized entry.
(Ord. 2019-05, passed 7-8-2019)
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