(A) The preservation of sites, structures, and districts of historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural significance, together with their appurtenances and environmental settings is a public purpose in the county.
(B) It is the further purpose of this article to:
(1) Safeguard the heritage of the county by preserving sites, structures, or districts which reflect elements of the county’s cultural, social, economic, political, architectural, or archaeological history;
(2) Stabilize and improve property values of such sites, structures, or districts;
(3) Foster civic beauty;
(4) Strengthen the economy of the county;
(5) Preserve and enhance quality of life;
(6) Promote the preservation and appreciation of the sites, structures, and districts for the education and welfare of the residents of the county;
(7) Develop an awareness among property owners of the value of preserving, protecting, and restoring areas of historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural significance;
(8) Enable the county to identify and officially designate sites, structures, and districts of historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural importance to the county in order to make such sites, structures, and districts eligible for specific benefits that may be available from various local, state, or federal programs; and
(9) Establish and maintain the Frederick County Register of Historic Places as a list of those properties that meet the county's criteria for designation and have been approved for listing in the Register by the County Council.
(Ord. 97-16-194, 12-2-1997; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014; Bill No. 24-01, 4-16-2024)