(a) The City of Galion contains areas with unique and valuable historic, architectural and/or cultural resources. The preservation of these resources is directly linked to the economic, social, and cultural well-being of the community. The purpose of this Chapter is to protect and preserve these resources and to prevent intrusions and alterations within the established district(s) which would be incompatible with their established character. It is further the intent of this Chapter to encourage infill development and property improvement that respects the context of the existing built environment, to stabilize and enhance property values, to reduce conflicts between new construction and existing development, and to promote local design quality.
(b) The standards of this Chapter are requirements which must be met in addition to the established requirements and standards of the zoning district over which the Design Review District is placed, and other lawfully adopted regulations.
(Ord. 2003-39. Passed 4-22-03.)