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)