(a) South Euclid consists of very distinctive neighborhoods that were settled at different times during its development each with its own distinctive housing patterns, which are reflective of the time period during which these neighborhoods were nurtured during the growth of the City. Many of these residential neighborhoods are easily recognizable by their consistency of characteristics such as height, setbacks and side yards as well as their distinctive exterior facade design elements which over the years created a neighborhood environment and streetscape that brought neighbors together.
(b) As a result, the City encourages conservation, preservation, redevelopment, and revitalization of residential neighborhoods to preserve their unique environments and for the public welfare of the City. The City acknowledges as a matter of public policy that the preservation and protection of residential neighborhoods is required for the health, safety and welfare of the people.
(Ord. 16-16. Passed 2-26-18.)