§ 2.18.100. Guiding purposes in reviewing projects and historic designations.

In reviewing potential designations, the planning commission shall be guided by the following purposes and intent:

A.

To ensure consistency with the general plan and compliance with the provisions of Title 16 of this code;

B.

Promote the designation, preservation, restoration, safety and use of historic structures to enrich the lives of future generations, providing opportunities to enjoy and learn about the community's history;

C.

Improve the local economy by attracting tourism and other business to the community;

D.

Foster a sense of community identity and pride;

E.

Stabilize and improve the economic value of historic properties and neighborhoods;

F.

Enhance the community's aesthetics, interest, and unique historic character;

G.

Encourage and provide incentives to property owners to preserve and restore historic properties, and to sensitively rehabilitate them for adaptive re-use when necessary.

(Ord. No. 695, § 3, 8-28-2018)