1. Provide for the identification, protection, enhancement, and use of historic landmarks/districts within the City that reflect special elements of the City’s architectural, archaeological, artistic, cultural, engineering, aesthetic, historical, political, social, and economic heritage;

2. Strengthen the economy of the City through the protection and enhancement of the City’s historic landmarks/districts;

3. Encourage public education, understanding, and appreciation of the City’s history and culture;

4. Foster community and neighborhood pride and sense of identity based on recognition and use of historic landmarks/districts;

5. Protect and enhance the City’s historic landmarks/districts for enjoyment and use by both residents and visitors;

6. Promote the continual use of historic landmarks, individually or within a district, without detrimentally affecting their significance; and

7. Carry out the provisions of the State’s Land Use Planning Goal 5.