The purpose of the Landmark Commission is to designate Landmarks and Historic Districts in the City of Cleveland Heights pursuant to the procedures hereinafter described, in order to preserve, protect and perpetuate places, buildings, districts, structures, works of art and other objects having a special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value, all for the reasons described in the remainder of this section.
(a) To safeguard the heritage of the City of Cleveland Heights, by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history;
(b) To stabilize and improve property values;
(c) To protect and enhance the City of Cleveland Heights' attractiveness to residents, tourists and visitors, and serve as a support and stimulus to businesses;
(d) To enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the City of Cleveland Heights;
(e) To foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past;
(f) To promote the use and preservation of historic sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of the City of Cleveland Heights;
(g) To safeguard the architectural integrity of the City's designated Landmarks and Historic Districts;
(h) To seek alternatives to demolition or incompatible alterations to designated Landmarks and properties within designated historic districts before such acts are performed; and
(i) To encourage development of vacant properties located in designated Historic Districts in accordance with neighborhood character.
(Ord. 11-2019. Passed 3-4-19.)