It is the purpose of this Chapter to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Fremont by providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of areas, places, buildings, structures, and other objects having historical or architectural significance so that the following objectives are achieved to:
(a) To foster civic beauty;
(b) To stabilize and increase property values;
(c) To strengthen the local economy;
(d) To maintain and enhance the distinctive character of historic buildings and areas;
(e) To safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving districts which reflect elements of its history, architecture, archaeology, engineering or culture;
(f) To protect and enhance the City’s attractions to prospective residents, businesses and tourists; and
(g) To facilitate reinvestment in and revitalization of certain older districts and neighborhoods. (Ord. 2020-4053. Passed 1-7-21.)