(A) Preservation. The city has well-established residential and business districts, and these areas show the unique and significant development of the city. It is the finding of the City Council that the distinctive and significant character of these areas can only be maintained by protecting and enhancing their architectural and cultural heritage by creating overlay district regulations for design standards and development within those areas so designated.
(B) Goals. The purpose of this chapter is to affect the goals as set forth in the above declarations of public policy and specifically, but not exclusively to:
(1) Accomplish the preservation, protection, and appropriate design within the overlay districts having a special character or architectural or cultural interest and value to this city;
(2) Stabilize and improve property values in such districts and the whole city;
(3) Foster civic pride in the value of notable accomplishments of the past;
(4) Strengthen the economy of the city;
(5) Protect and enhance the city’s attractions to residents, tourists and visitors and serve as a support and stimulus to business; and
(6) Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity, and interest of the city.
(Ord. 7, Series 2022, passed 11-2-2022)