(A) The historical heritage of the county is one of its most valued and important assets. Conservation of historic properties will stabilize and increase the values in their areas and strengthen the overall economy of the county and state.
(B) By means of listing, regulation, and acquisition of historic properties, the county seeks, within its zoning jurisdiction:
(1) To safeguard its heritage by preserving any property therein that embodies important elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, or architectural history; and
(2) To promote the use and conservation of that property for the education, pleasure, and enrichment of the residents of the county and the state as a whole.
(Ord. passed 9-8-1992)