To preserve and protect historic, architectural, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic resources for the general welfare;

To identify, designate and regulate Historic Districts and Historic Sites to preserve their historic, architectural, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic significance;

To encourage the continued use of historic resources and facilitate their appropriate reuse;

To preserve and enhance the environmental quality of the neighborhoods;

To maintain and develop an appropriate and harmonious setting for the historic and architecturally significant buildings, structure, sites, objects and/or districts within the Borough of West Cape May;

To strengthen the Borough's economic base by the stimulation of cultural tourism;

To stabilize and improve property values and discourage the unnecessary demolition of historic resources;

To foster economic development and manage growth;

To foster civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the Borough's past;

To educate the general public and public officials about the importance of preserving the community heritage;

To promote appreciation of the Borough of West Cape May Historic District and any other designated historic districts for the education, pleasure and general welfare of the citizens of the Borough and its visitors;

To encourage private reinvestment in existing or new structures in a manner that preserves, restores, repairs or is compatible with the original architectural style which is characteristic of the Historic District in which the structure is located.