13-1-1: SCOPE, PURPOSES AND GOALS:

   A.   Purposes And Goals:

      1.   To identify, preserve and enhance the distinctive character, history and architectural heritage of the village;

      2.   To conserve and improve the value of properties throughout the village;

      3.   To enhance the attractiveness of the village to residents, visitors, tourists, and shoppers and thereby support business and commerce in the village and provide economic benefits to the village;

      4.   To foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past as manifested in properties, structures, improvements and areas of historical and architectural significance within the village;

      5.   To maintain and update a register of areas, properties, structures, sites and objects of historical or architectural significance;

      6.   To allow for appropriate renewal and modernization of the village's building stock; and

      7.   To foster and encourage preservation, restoration and continued utilization of these areas, properties, structures, sites and objects valued by the village and its residents as significant to the village history, culture and architecture.

   B.   Local Landmarks: No property shall be subject to any restriction or regulation as a local landmark as set forth in section 13-1-6 of this chapter unless it has been submitted to the commission for approval by an owner (or by the commission with approval of the owner) and approved as a local landmark. Upon designation as such by the commission, the subject property shall remain a local landmark unless withdrawn in accordance with section 13-1-5 of this chapter. (Ord. 3589, 3-14-2016)