§ 17.5-1. Statement of purpose.

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The purpose of this chapter is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the community by:
(1)

Providing a mechanism to identify and conserve the distinctive historic and architectural characteristics and other historic resources of the city which represent elements of the city's cultural, social, economic, political and architectural history;

(2)

Fostering civic pride in the accomplishments of the past as represented in the city's historic resources;

(3)

Conserving and improving the value of property in and around designated historic properties, historic districts, and neighborhoods within the community;

(4)

Enhancing the attractiveness of the city to residents, current and prospective homeowners, visitors and shoppers and thereby supporting and promoting business, commerce, industry, and providing economic benefit to the city; and

(5)

Encouraging preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties within the city.

(Ord. No. 6065, Art. I(A), 4-20-99)

                    
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