1341.01 PURPOSES.

   (a)   The purposes of this Chapter are:

      (1)   The preservation and maintenance of the distinctive and architectural and historic character of the City of Dover.

      (2)   The promotion of the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the residence property owners of the City of Dover.

      (3)   The encouragement of harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and redevelopment of the City of Dover.

      (4)   The development of the local economy.

      (5)   The enhancement of real property values.

      (6)   The promotion of tourism.

      (7)   The establishment of a legal framework that will support the use of local, state, and federal financial incentives for preservation of historic sites and structures within the City of Dover.

   (b)   The provisions of this Chapter shall supplement and supersede provisions of other provisions or chapter of the Dover Codified Ordinances and any orders or decisions of any board or agency of the City of Dover.

   (c)   The provisions of this Chapter shall be construed to accomplish these purposes. Any conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and any other ordinance shall be resolved to carry out the purpose of this Chapter unless clearly indicated otherwise by the language of conflicting ordinances.

   (d)   The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the historic districts described in Section 1341.05, the sites and structures designated as historically significant structures and the Corridor Districts described in Section 1341.06

(Ord. 31-09. Passed 7-6-09.)