The purpose of this chapter is to promote the social, economic, educational, cultural, and general welfare of the community by:
A. Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic, political, and architectural characteristics and elements of Tombstone;
B. Fostering civic pride in the historic heritage of Tombstone, as represented in the city's landmarks, historic buildings and historic preservation districts;
C. Conserving and improving the value of property, designated as landmarks or within historic preservation districts;
D. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the city to property investors, business entrepreneurs, tourists, visitors, and shoppers, and thereby supporting and promoting business, commerce, industry, and providing a stable, long range economic benefit to the city;
E. Fostering and encouraging preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of the structures, areas, and neighborhoods, and thereby preventing future deterioration and blight of the city;
F. Maximizing and protecting for future generations the attractiveness, unique historical character, and perceived authenticity for visitors of the city's historic preservation districts;
G. Reflecting the early fame and reputation of the city and its place in the history of the Southwest and of the United States. (Ord. 2015-01, 7-14-2015)