7.06.01: The Florida Department of State, Division of Historic Resources has identified five (5) sites within Mary Esther of historic significance. These are described by Table 4-3 of the Foundation Documents. Such sites have been identified and documented as being significant in American history, Florida history or local history, architecture, archaeology, or culture. They reflect the prehistoric occupation and historical development of the nation, state and local community. Their protection and preservation, therefore, is essential. Any time a proposed development may impact a historic or archeological site within the City, the following regulations shall apply.

7.06.02: Historic structures shall be exempted from the provisions of the adopted Building Code, if any modification, repair or restoration activity would jeopardize their historical integrity.

7.06.03: Land alteration or development of land where such would contribute to the destruction of historic resources shall be prohibited, except as follows. It is the intent of this provision to preserve historic resources and if such preservation can be accomplished through means endorsed by the Florida Division of Historic Resources, then land alteration or development may occur.

7.06.04: A project classified as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI), shall contain a description of historical or archaeological sites within the proposed development and suggested mitigation measures for such resources if present. DRIs shall be submitted to the Compliance and Review section in the Florida Department of State's Bureau of Historic Preservation.

7.06.05: An archaeological and historic review summary shall be submitted to the City with applications seeking approvals or permits for the following activities: Parking lots, grading, earth moving, excavation and fill, drainage, and utilities placement; permits for coastal zone dredge and fill activity and dock construction; permits for tree removal; park and recreation area construction; and subdivision, PUDs and PMDDs; site and development plan reviews and Comprehensive Plan amendments.