§ 27-82. Purpose.

The purposes of this article are:

(1)

To identify, protect, enhance and perpetuate districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that represent or reflect distinctive and important elements of the city's historic, cultural and architectural heritage.

(2)

To safeguard the city's historic, cultural and architectural heritage as embodied and reflected in such districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects.

(3)

To stabilize and improve property values in such locations.

(4)

To encourage the conservation and preservation of neighborhoods having distinct historic, cultural or architectural characteristics.

(5)

To foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past.

(6)

To protect and enhance the city's attractions for tourists and visitors and provide incidental support and stimulus to business and industry.

(7)

To strengthen the economy of the city.

(8)

To promote the use of historic landmarks and historic districts for the culture, economy, education and welfare of the people of the city.

(9)

To promote the safety, health, morals and general welfare of the city as a whole.

(Code 1964, § 2-26(1)(B); Code 1988, § 27-78; Ord. No. 49004, § 2, 9-1-1970; Ord. No. 63524, § 1, 11-12-1981; Ord. No. 64598, § 1, 2-2-1984)