A. The city recognizes that the historical heritage of the community is among its most valued and important assets. It is therefore the purpose and intent of the city to identify, preserve, protect and enhance historic and prehistoric areas, buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts lying within the jurisdictional limits of the city.
B. The requirements are intended to:
1. Preserve historic and prehistoric areas and buildings and related structures of historic and architectural significance; and
2. Allow improvements to existing and related structures or new construction to be conducted without destroying or damaging the historic character of said district or neighborhood. (Ord. 2008-08, 5-21-2008)