(a) Certain areas of Montgomery County have become, or may in the future become, intensely developed communities containing diversified commercial, institutional, and residential development. In order to maintain and enhance these areas as prosperous, livable urban centers, and to avoid blight, the County should:
(1) increase the maintenance of the streetscape and its amenities;
(2) provide additional public amenities such as plantings, seating, shelters, and works of art;
(3) promote the commercial and residential interests of these areas; and
(4) program cultural and community activities.
(b) Urban districts are created as special taxing districts to provide an administrative and financial framework through which to accomplish these goals. (1987 L.M.C., ch. 2, § 2; 1993 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 1.)