§ 21.56.010. Authority and purpose.

A.

The Mayor and City Council of the City of Annapolis, Maryland, derives authority for this chapter by virtue of its conformance with provisions of the State of Maryland Enabling Act for Historic Area Zoning, the Land Use Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended.

B.

The preservation of sites, structures, and districts of historical, cultural, archaeological, or architectural significance together with their appurtenances and environmental settings is a public purpose.

C.

It is the further purpose of this article to preserve and enhance the quality of life and to safeguard the historical and cultural heritage of Annapolis by preserving sites, structures, or districts which reflect the elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history; to strengthen the local economy; to stabilize and improve property values in and around such historic areas; to foster civic beauty, and to preserve and promote the preservation and appreciation of historic sites, structures and districts for the education and welfare of the citizens of the City.

(Ord. O-1-04 Revised (part), 2005)

(Ord. No. O-28-13, § I, 10-28-2013)