The purpose of the Loveland Historic Preservation Regulations is, pursuant to the procedures hereinafter described, to preserve, protect and perpetuate places, buildings, structures and other objects having special historical, community or aesthetic interest or value, all for the following reasons:
(a) To safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological history or architectural history;
(b) To stabilize and improve property values;
(c) To protect and enhance the City's attractions to residents, tourists and visitors, and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry;
(d) To enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity and interest of the City;
(e) To foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past;
(f) To promote the use and preservation of historic and archaeological sites and structures for the education and general welfare of the people of the City;
(g) To strengthen the economy of the City;
(h) To take whatever steps as may be necessary to safeguard the property rights of the owners whose property is declared to be a Historic Structure, or is located in the area designated as a Loveland Historic District, and act in an advisory role to city officials and departments of Loveland's governmental system.
(i) Review all certificates of appropriateness application as defined by the Secretary of the Interior's Standards' for Rehabilitation.
(Ord. 2020-92. Passed 9-22-20.)