It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the
protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of the Historic District,
as depicted on the map attached as an appendix to this chapter, is
necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational, and general
welfare of the public. In as much as the identity of people is founded
on its past, and in as much as Clinton has many significant historic,
architectural, and cultural resources which constitute its heritage,
this chapter is intended to:
A. Recognize that the Historic District was designated as an historic
district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
B. Protect and enhance the Historic District, its historic structures
and character, and its architectural and cultural heritage.
C. Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past.
D. Protect and enhance Clinton's attractiveness to visitors and
the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; and
E. Ensure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development
of the Village.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Commission relating
to hardship factors or a certificate of appropriateness may, within
60 days of the order, requirement, decision, interpretation or determination,
file a written appeal with the Village Board of Trustees. The Board
of Trustees, consistent with the provisions of this article, may reverse
or affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement,
decision, interpretation or determination appealed from and shall
make such order, requirement, decision, interpretation or determination
as in its opinion ought to have been made in the matter by the Commission.
To that end the Village Board of Trustees shall have all the powers
of the Commission from whose order, requirement, decision, interpretation
or determination the appeal is taken.