The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(A) Safeguard the heritage of the city by preserving districts in the city which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, engineering, or architectural history;
(B) Stabilize and improve the property values in such districts;
(C) Foster civic beauty;
(D) Strengthen the local economy; and
(E) Promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the citizens of the city.
(Prior Code, § 153.570) (Ord. D-1418, § 2501, passed 11-22-1982, effective 1-21-1983; Ord. O-144, passed 4-15-2013, effective 4-25-2013)