The City Council hereby finds and declares as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, preservation and use of historic districts and landmarks is a public necessity and is required in the interest of the culture, prosperity, education, and welfare of the people. The purposes of this subchapter are:
(A) To protect, enhance and perpetuate historic landmarks which represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological and architectural history;
(B) To safeguard the city's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such historic landmarks;
(C) To stabilize and improve property values in such locations;
(D) To foster civic pride in the beauty of noble accomplishments of the past;
(E) To protect and enhance the city's attractions to tourists and visitors and provide incidental support and stimulus to business and industry;
(F) To strengthen the economy of the city; and
(G) To promote the use of historic landmarks for the culture, prosperity, education and welfare of the people of the city and visitors to the city.
(Ord. 2013-14, passed 11-5-13)