[Ordinance adopted by referendum vote November 6, 1990]
41.1.1.
Pursuant to authority contained in the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, amended 1988, and the Home Rule Charter Law of 1972
as amended, there are hereby created historic landmarks or sites within
the Municipality of Bethel Park.
41.1.2.
This Ordinance shall conform to Pennsylvania History Code sections
that relate to preservation of historic landmarks and sites.
41.1.3.
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Bethel Park
Historic Preservation Ordinance.
41.2.1.
Historic landmarks or sites are created for the following purposes:
1.
To protect those landmarks or sites of the Municipality of Bethel
Park which reflect the cultural, economic, social, political, educational
and architectural history of the Municipality of Bethel park, the
State and Nation.
2.
To promote the use and reuse of landmarks or sites in the Municipality
of Bethel Park for the education, cultural enrichment, pleasure and
the general welfare of the people of Bethel Park, the State and Nation.
3.
To awaken in our people an interest in our historic past.
4.
To enhance the sense of stability, and to maintain the quality of
life.
5.
To strengthen the economy of Bethel Park by stabilizing and improving
property values in and near historic landmarks and sites throughout
the municipality.
6.
To encourage new buildings and developments, and renewal of existing
properties that will be harmonious with existing historically significant
buildings and sites.
