This title is created to:
(a) Foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past as represented in the Village's landmarks;
(b) Preserve, promote, maintain, and enhance the Village's historic resources and character as a community comprised principally of well-maintained single family residential homes surrounded by natural resources, including forests, rivers, and hills;
(c) Protect and enhance the Village's attractiveness to residents, businesses, visitors, and prospective home buyers and businesses;
(d) Maintain and improve property values in the Village;
(e) Protect, preserve, and enhance the Village's aesthetic appearance and character;
(f) Encourage the designation of landmark status upon structures, buildings, and sites on a local, state, and national level; and
(g) Educate the general public as to the significance of historic preservation.
(Ord. 2005-01. Passed 1-10-05.)