6-10-1 Purpose, Mission and Objectives.
A. Purpose. It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the Town of Oro Valley joins with the United States of America and the State of Arizona in promoting the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of properties, areas, documents and artifacts of historic, cultural, archaeological and aesthetic significance as being necessary for the economic, cultural, educational and general welfare of the public. This is done pursuant to the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended, the Arizona Revised Statutes, Section 9-462.01, and the establishment of this Historic Preservation Ordinance by the Oro Valley Town Council.
B. Inasmuch as the identity of a people is founded on its past, and inasmuch as Oro Valley has many historic, archaeological and cultural resources which constitute its heritage, this article is intended to:
1. Identify and preserve the historic properties that represent distinctive elements of Oro Valley’s historic, archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage; maintain and foster their unique identities, which in turn helps to make the community a desirable place to live, work and visit.
2. Promote the use of historic properties for the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the Town.
3. Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past.
4. Protect and enhance Oro Valley’s attractiveness to visitors which also provides support and stimulus to the economy.
5. Stabilize and improve property values of rehabilitated and protected sites.
6. Provide incentives for restoration by owners of landmarks or historic properties.
7. Provide standards for restoration of designated properties and for new construction within Historic Districts.
C. Mission. The mission of the Oro Valley Historic Preservation Code is to promote the educational, cultural and economic welfare of the Town of Oro Valley by ensuring the preservation of historic buildings, districts, landmarks, structures, documents, photographs and other artifacts that represent the historic background and development of the greater Oro Valley area.
D. Objectives of the Oro Valley Historic Preservation Commission.
1. To maintain a code providing for the designation and preservation of historic buildings, districts, landmarks, structures, documents, photographs, and other artifacts;
2. Under the terms of the code, to promote the designation of historic landmarks and districts;
3. To keep a register of all historic landmarks and districts;
4. To conduct an ongoing survey to identify significant buildings, districts and structures within the town;
5. To inform and educate citizens concerning the history and heritage of Oro Valley; and
6. To create an appropriate design of historical markers for identification of historic landmarks and districts. ((O)06-20, 10/04/2006)