17.65.010 Purpose.
Districts, buildings, objects, structures, and sites in the city having special historical, architectural, or cultural significance should be preserved as a part of the city’s heritage. To this end, regulatory controls and administrative procedures are necessary for the following reasons:
A. Stabilize and improve property values through restoration efforts;
B. Promote the education of local citizens on the benefits associated with an active historic preservation program;
C. Foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past;
D. Protect and enhance the city’s attractions for tourists and visitors; and
E. Strengthen the economy of the city.
Historic districts may have a separate set of regulatory controls and administrative procedures which take priority over this ordinance.