To promote the general welfare by preserving the heritage of the Borough of Pitman through the protection of designated areas and site elements which exemplify its social, cultural, political, economic and architectural history.

To stabilize neighborhood communities and enhance values.

To create civic pride.

To promote the use of historic sites for the education, welfare and pleasure of all citizens of the Borough.

To afford the Borough Council, qualified organizations, historical societies and interested persons the opportunity to acquire and arrange for the protection of historic sites.

To ensure that all replacement or new structure, or modifications to structures and sites, will harmonize in scale and spirit with the existing district environment.