The Franklinville Village Board of Trustees (“Village Board of Trustees”) finds that there exist within the Village of Franklinville places, sites, structures and buildings of historic or architectural significance, antiquity, uniqueness of exterior design or construction, which should be conserved, protected and preserved to maintain the architectural character of the village to contribute to the aesthetic value of the village and to promote the general good, welfare, health and safety of the village and its residents. The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general welfare by providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation, and use of buildings, structures, signs, features, improvements, sites, and areas within the village that reflect special elements of the village’s historical, architectural, cultural, economic or aesthetic heritage for the following reasons:
(A) To foster public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation in the beauty and character of the village and in the accomplishments of its past;
(B) To ensure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development of the village;
(C) To enhance the visual character of the village by encouraging new design and construction that complements the village’s historic buildings;
(D) To protect and promote the economic benefits of historic preservation to the village, its inhabitants and visitors;
(E) To protect property values in the village;
(F) To promote and encourage continued private ownership and stewardship of historic structures;
(G) To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between the preservation of historic landmarks/districts and alternative land uses; and
(H) To conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment.
(Ord. 1-2024, passed 2-12-2024)