It is hereby declared a matter of public policy
that the regulation of sites of special character, aesthetic, archaeological
or historic interest or value is a public necessity and is required
in the interest of the health, safety, and general welfare of the
community. The purpose of this article is to:
A. Effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement,
and preservation of any property that is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places in Wisconsin or the State Register of Historic
Places.
B. Safeguard the Village's historic, prehistoric and
cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such sites.
C. Stabilize and improve property values and enhance
the visual and aesthetic character of the Village.
D. Protect and enhance the Village's attractions to residents,
tourists and visitors.
The definitions for the purpose of this article
shall be as follows:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
The certificate issued by the Committee approving alteration,
rehabilitation, construction, reconstruction or demolition of a historic
site.
COMMITTEE
The Historic Preservation Committee created under this article.
HISTORIC SITE
Any property that is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places in Wisconsin or the State Register of Historic Places.
The Village Building Board is hereby designated
as the Historic Preservation Committee.