1. PURPOSE. It is hereby declared a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, perpetuation and use of improvements of special character or special historical interest or value is a public necessity and is required in the interest of health, prosperity, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City. The purpose of the HPD Overlay District is to effect and accomplish the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of such improvements and of districts which represent or reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history; safeguard the City's historic and cultural heritage, as embodied and reflected in such landmarks and historic districts; stabilize and improve property values; foster civic pride in the beauty and noble accomplishments of the past; protect and enhance the City's attractions to residents, tourists, and visitors for education, pleasure and general welfare; and serve as a support and stimulus to business and industry; and strengthen the economy of the City.
2. PERMITTED PRINCIPAL USES. Any use permitted in the underlying basic use district.
3. PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES. Any accessory use permitted in the underlying basic use district.
4. CONDITIONAL USES. Any conditional use permitted in the underlying basic use district.
5. LOT AREA AND WIDTH. Lot area and width shall conform to the requirements in the underlying basic use district.
6. BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA. Building height and area shall conform to the requirements in the underlying basic use district.
7. YARDS. All buildings shall conform to the setback and yard requirements of the underlying basic use district.
8. LANDMARKS COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL. No permit to develop, construct, reconstruct, enlarge, or alter property in an HPD Overlay District shall be issued until the Landmarks Commission has reviewed the application or petition in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 28.
9. DESIGNATION OF LANDMARKS, LANDMARK SITES, AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS. The Landmarks Commission may designate landmarks, landmark sites, and establish historic districts within the City in accordance with the provisions Chapter 28.

(Rep. & recr. #66-01)