A. To maintain and contribute to the character of Belvedere by protecting, enhancing and perpetuating sites and structures having special historical, aesthetic and architectural value;

B. To allow changes to such significant sites and structures while ensuring that such changes are made with sensitivity to the significant features of the site or structure;

C. To serve as a reminder of the historical background of the City;

D. To give owners of designated properties the ability to take advantage of laws pertaining to sites and structures having special historic, architectural and aesthetic value;

E. To provide the Planning Commission and the City Council with objective criteria and specific information for use in making decisions concerning sites and structures having special historic, architectural and aesthetic value;

F. To help prevent the inadvertent loss or inappropriate alteration of sites or structures having special historic, architectural and aesthetic value resulting from the absence of this Title. (Ord. 2006-6 § 1, 2006; Ord. 93-5 § 1, 1993.)