17.56.010   Purposes and intent.
   A.   There is created a historic district, the boundaries of which are shown on the two maps entitled, "Historic District Overlay," which accompany the ordinance codified in this chapter and which are on file in the office of the city clerk, on the 19th day of November, 1979 and dated 19th day of November, 1979. Said maps are adopted and made a part of this chapter.
   B.   This chapter is enacted to preserve and promote the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city, and to express the commitment of the city to assure that the city's cultural heritage, as reflected in its historic structures, sites, and features is not destroyed, through:
   1.   The protection and preservation of historic structures;
   2.   The preservation and maintenance of historic residential areas as cohesive neighborhood units;
   3.   The enhancement of property values in the older areas of the city;
   4.   The assurance that the community's cultural heritage, as reflected in the environment, is not lost;
   5.   The encouragement of the development of vacant and incompatibly developed properties in accordance with the character of the historic district;
   6.   The involvement of residents of the older areas in planning their own neighborhoods. (Ord. 2017-01 (part), 2017: Ord. 2001-13 § 4 (part), 2001: prior code § 7700)