The preservation of cultural resources, and particularly of structures and places of historic, architectural and community value is hereby declared to be a public purpose. The heritage of the municipality will be safeguarded by:
I.Preserving districts in the municipality which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic, political, community and architectural history;II.Conserving property values in such districts;III.Fostering civic beauty;IV.Strengthening the local economy; andV.Promoting the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the citizens of the municipality. 1983, 447:1. 1992, 64:13, 14, eff. June 19, 1992.