It is the intent and purpose of this article:
A. To safeguard the heritage of the Borough by preserving that part
of the Borough which reflects elements of its cultural, social, economic
and architectural history;
B. To preserve the integrity of design of the buildings and streetscapes
within the Historic District, and the preservation of Historic Sites;
C. To maintain and improve property values;
D. To preserve and promote the Historic District as an essential element
of municipal character and identity and as an important factor in
the economy of the Borough;
F. To promote the use of the Historic District for the education, pleasure
and welfare of the citizens of the Borough and its visitors; and
G. To further assure that construction, alterations, repairs and replacements
such as lighting, fencing, walkways, signs, color and landscaping
are compatible with the Borough's historic, cultural, aesthetic and
architectural heritage.
The Historic District as designated by this article shall be the B-1 Central Business District and the B-2 Neighborhood Business District, as more particularly described and defined in Articles
VIII and VIIIA, respectively, of the Zoning Ordinance and such other areas that are subsequently determined to be Historic Districts pursuant to Section
94-51.4.
No duties or powers of the Commission shall supersede or infringe
on the powers of other borough boards or committees.