157.01 PURPOSE.

   The purpose of this chapter is to maintain a high character of community development, to protect and preserve the property values and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value for the general community welfare by reviewing any proposed changes of the exterior architectural characteristics of structures through the hereafter defined Architectural District. It is the further purpose of this chapter to recognize and preserve the distinctive historical and architectural character of this community which has been greatly influenced by the architecture of an earlier period in this community's history. These purposes will be served by the review of exterior design, use of materials, the finish grade line, landscaping and orientation of all structures altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged, in the defined Architectural District.

(Ord. 95-130. Passed 9-5-95.)