§ 34.065 PURPOSES.

   The purposes of the Historic Preservation Commission are:

   (A)   To preserve the distinctive character of the city;

   (B)   To safeguard the architectural integrity of the city’s designated landmarks;

   (C)   To safeguard the heritage of the city by promotion of the use and preservation of elements which reflect the city’s cultural, social, economic, educational, political or architectural heritage;

   (D)   To discourage unsuitable demolitions or incompatible alterations to designated landmarks or structures within historic districts;

   (E)   To foster economic vitality by publicly encouraging private investment in the city’s older buildings and historic neighborhoods;

   (F)   To foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past; and

   (G)   To act as liaison on behalf of the city to individuals and groups concerned with historic preservation.

(Prior Code, § 278.01) (Ord. 94-16, passed 2-14-1995; Ord. 2017-20, passed 10-10-2017)