§ 32-7-102. PURPOSES.

In providing for the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of those structures and districts of historical, architectural, archeological, or cultural merit, the following objectives are sought:

(1)

To safeguard the heritage of the county as embodied and reflected in the structures and districts;

(2)

To stabilize and improve property values in the districts and in the county generally;

(3)

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

(4)

To strengthen the economy of the county; and

(5)

To promote the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the residents of the county.

(1988 Code, § 26-532) (Bill No. 112-02, § 2, 7-1-2004)