(A) Purpose of historic preservation and protection.
(1) In order to promote the educational, cultural and general welfare of the citizens of Rushville and to insure the harmonious and orderly growth and development of the municipality;
(2) To maintain established residential neighborhoods in danger of having their distinctiveness destroyed;
(3) To enhance property values and attract new residents;
(4) To promote the viability of the traditional downtown main street and to enhance tourism within the city;
(5) It is deemed essential by the city that qualities relating to its history and harmonious outward appearance of its structures be preserved.
(B) These purposes are advanced through the restoration and preservation of historic areas and buildings, the construction of compatible new buildings where appropriate, and the maintenance and encouragement of compatibility regarding style, form, proportion, texture, and material between historic buildings and those of contemporary design.
(C) It is the intention of the City of Rushville through this subchapter to promote the preservation and protection of historic or architecturally worthy buildings, structures, sites, monuments, streetscapes, squares and neighborhoods which impart a distinct aesthetic quality to the city and serve as visible reminders of its historic heritage in accordance with this subchapter.
(Ord. 2018-10, passed 11-20-2018)