This Title is created in order to:
A. Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past as represented in the Village's landmarks and historic districts;
B. Preserve, promote, maintain and enhance the Village's historic resources and character as a community comprised principally of well-maintained single-family residential neighborhoods and small, thriving business areas oriented to serve the day-to-day needs of local residents;
C. Protect and enhance the Village's attractiveness to residents, businesses, visitors, and prospective home buyers and businesses;
D. Maintain and improve property values in the Village;
E. Protect, preserve, and enhance the Village's aesthetic appearance and character;
F. Encourage the designation of landmark and historic district status upon structures, buildings, sites, and areas on a local, State, and national level; and
G. Educate the general public as to the significance of historic preservation. (Ord. O2000-7, 4-18-2000, eff. 5-1-2000)