(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to promote the economic, educational, cultural and general welfare of the public through the perpetuation, protection, enhancement and preservation of the C-1 Central Business District as a historical area of the Village. Council hereby affirms that it is a public purpose to insure that the distinctive and historical character of this district shall not be injuriously affected, that the value to the community of those buildings and sites having architectural and historical worth shall not be impaired and that the C-1 Central Business District be maintained and preserved for the education, pleasure and welfare of the residents of the Village.
(b) In order to effectuate this purpose, it is necessary to establish procedures whereby buildings, structures and signage are reviewed for architectural design features and neighborhood compatibility. This section is in effect for all buildings and structures throughout the C-1 Central Business District except for one and two family dwellings and their accessory uses. (Ord. 736-06-18. Passed 5-23-18.)