Edison City Zoning Code
§ 37-54.1
Purpose.
[1999 Code § 17.86.010]
a.
The purpose of this section is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the Township through the preservation of historic buildings, places, sites, objects, and structures through the identification, development, restoration, and maintenance of appropriate settings for such structures, which impart a distinct chronographic aspect of the Township and which serve as visible reminders of the historical and cultural heritage of the Township, State and the Nation.
b.
To accomplish this purpose, the Township has adopted this section to:
1.
Safeguard the heritage of the Township by preserving resources within the Township which reflect elements of its cultural, social, economic and architectural history;
2.
Encourage the continued use of historic buildings, places, objects, sites and structures and to facilitate their appropriate reuse;
3.
Promote appreciation of historic structures for education, pleasure and the welfare of the local population;
4.
Maintain and develop an appropriate and harmonious setting for the historic and architecturally significant structures, buildings, places, objects or sites within the Township;
5.
Foster beautification and private reinvestments;
6.
Manage change by preventing alteration or new construction not in keeping with the historic or cultural character of the resource;
7.
Discourage the unnecessary demolition, or other destruction of historic resources;
8.
Recognize the importance of individual historic buildings, places, objects, sites, and structures by urging property owners and tenants to maintain their properties in keeping with the requirements and standards of this section;
9.
Encourage the proper maintenance and preservation of historic landmarks and landscapes;
10.
Enhance the visual and aesthetic character, diversity, continuity and interest of the Township; and
11.
Promote the conservation of historic buildings, places, objects, sites, and structures and to invite voluntary compliance.