The city recognizes the substantial aesthetic, environmental and economic importance of its neighborhoods and commercial districts. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies, regulations and standards to protect neighborhood character and to ensure that development in a character conservation district is compatible and enhances the quality and character of Salt Lake City. The intent of this chapter is to promote the general welfare of the public of the city through the protection, conservation, preservation, enhancement, perpetuation and use of structures, sites and areas that are characteristic to each of the unique areas of Salt Lake City.
A. Specific purposes of character conservation districts for residential neighborhoods and commercial districts are as follows:
1. To protect and strengthen desirable and unique physical features, design characteristics, and recognized identity and charm.
2. To promote and provide for economic revitalization.
3. To protect and enhance the livability of the city.
4. To reduce conflict and prevent blighting caused by incompatible and insensitive development and to promote new compatible development.
5. To stabilize property values.
6. To provide residents and property owners with a planning tool for future development.
7. To promote and retain affordable housing.
8. To encourage and strengthen civic pride. (Ord. 73-12, 2012)