A.
The Village Board of Trustees finds that there exist within the Village
of Coxsackie places, sites, structures and buildings of historic or
architectural significance, antiquity, and uniqueness of exterior
design or construction, which should be conserved, protected and preserved
to maintain the architectural character of the Village, to contribute
to the aesthetic value of the Village and to promote the general good,
welfare, health and safety of the Village and its residents.
B.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general welfare by
providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation,
and use of buildings, structures, signs, features, improvements, sites,
and areas within the Village that reflect special elements of the
Village's historical, architectural, cultural, economic, or aesthetic
heritage for the following reasons:
(1)
The protection, stabilization and enhancement of individual buildings,
a group of buildings (i.e., historic district) or a parcel, such as
a cemetery or park, or other area that is of historic, architectural
and/or cultural importance to the Village.
(2)
Ensuring the continued existence of the Village's cultural and
historical heritage as embodied in such buildings, districts, parcels,
or areas.
(3)
The stabilization of and improvement of property values for such
buildings, districts, parcels, or areas, which will also strengthen
the Village economy.
(4)
To promote and encourage continued private ownership and stewardship
of historic structures and parcels.
(5)
To foster public knowledge, understanding and appreciation in the
beauty and character of the Village and in the accomplishments of
its past.
(6)
To conserve valuable material and energy resources by promoting the
full maintenance, use and adaptive reuse of historic buildings.
