12-1-2: GOALS:
This title is created in order to:
   A.   Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past as represented in the village's landmarks;
   B.   Preserve, promote, maintain and enhance the village's historic resources and character as a community comprised principally of well maintained single-family residential neighborhoods and thriving business areas oriented to serve the day to day needs of local residents;
   C.   Protect and enhance the village's attractiveness to residents, businesses, visitors, and prospective home buyers and businesses;
   D.   Maintain and improve property values in the village;
   E.   Protect, preserve, and enhance the village's aesthetic appearance and character;
   F.   Encourage the designation of landmark status upon structures, buildings, sites, and areas on a local, state, and national level;
   G.   Help record owners of designated landmarks obtain grants and loans, from any source, to maintain designated landmarks; and
   H.   Educate the general public as to the significance of historic preservation. (Ord. O-1-06, 1-9-2006)