The purposes of this article are as follows:
A. The historical, cultural, architectural and social
heritage of Glen Gardner is given in trust from generation to generation
to be used, enriched and then passed on;
B. The character, lifestyle and very quality of life
in Glen Gardner depends in great measure on the Borough protecting
this heritage of the past;
C. The ongoing presence of historic landmarks, as an
essential element of municipal character and identity, is an important
factor in the economy of the Borough and the property values therein;
D. Such landmarks are vital to the education and civic-mindedness
of Glen Gardner's young people;
E. A number of critical factors such as deterioration,
blight, inattention and development threaten such landmarks; and
F. The welfare of the Borough is dependent on the preservation
of its historic heritage for the reasons set forth above.
It shall be the duty of all municipal officials
reviewing all permit applications involving real property or improvement
thereon to determine whether such application involves any activity
which should also be the subject of an application for a certificate
of appropriateness and to inform both the Secretary of the Commission
and the applicant.