(A) The historic district regulations provided in this chapter are intended to preserve and protect historic or architecturally significant buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares and neighborhoods of historic districts.
(B) The conservation district regulations provided in this chapter are intended to provide a means for accommodating new buildings and structures which are compatible with the overall physical dimensions of a specific area through appropriately scaled and site new construction, as well as sensitive rehabilitation of existing structures.
(C) It is the intent of this chapter to promote and protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public through:
(1) The enhancement of property values, the protection of property rights of all citizens, and the stabilization and revitalization of distinctive areas of the city through the establishment of historic and conservation districts;
(2) The protection, enhancement, and use of structures, sites, and neighborhoods which have an urban character unique within the city; and
(3) The recognition of the need to conserve certain unique city area by focusing on how each structure and element of the area blends and fits with the other features of the area.
(Ord. 13-C-95, passed 6-13-95)