[CC 1996 § 25-801; Ord. No. 938 § 25-1301A]
A.
The purpose of this Article is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the community by:
1.
Providing a mechanism to identify and preserve the distinctive historic and architectural characteristics of Cuba which represent elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history.
2.
Fostering civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past, as represented in Cuba's landmarks and historic districts.
3.
Conserving and improving the value of property designated as landmarks or within historic districts.
4.
Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the City to home buyers, tourists, visitors, and shoppers, and thereby supporting and promoting business, commerce, industry and providing economic benefit to the City.
5.
Fostering and encouraging preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of structures, areas and neighborhoods, and thereby preventing future urban blight.
6.
Promoting the use of historic districts and landmarks for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the City.