(A) It is public policy of the city that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and continued use of site and improvements of a special historical or architectural interest or value are in the best interests of the community. Also, the preservation of significant historic sites and buildings is a community responsibility and related implementing measures are required by the state and by statewide planning goal #5.
(B) The purposes of this section are:
(1) To provide for the preservation and protection of sites and improvements within the community of the city that reflects or represents elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political or architectural history;
(2) To safeguard the community's historic, aesthetic and cultural heritage, as reflected in improvements and areas of historic significance;
(3) To complement the efforts of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, the state and other organizations or individual efforts aimed at historical preservation;
(4) To foster civic pride in the activities and accomplishments of the past; and
(5) To carry out the provisions of planning goal #5.
(Ord. 225, passed 10-20-1994, § 19.1)