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Model Ordinance Historic Landmark and District Zoning Ordinance WHEREAS, CH.221 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, the Municipal Zoning Authority,, specifically authorizes zoning functions and procedures for municipalities; and WHEREAS, CH.221 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, Section 211.005 authorizes the goveming body of a municipality to divide the municipality into districts, within which the goveming body may regulate the erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, or use of buildings, other shuctures, or land and within which zoning regulation must be uniform for each class or kind of building in a district; however, zoning regulations may vary from district to district. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF That the following Historic Landmark and District Zoning Ordinance is hereby (adopted, Amended, enacted)as part of the comprehensive zoning plan, pursuant to CH.211 TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. Section 1. Purpose The City Council of hereby declares that as a matter oFpublic policy the protection, enhancement, and perpetuation of landmarks or district of historical and cultural importance and significance is necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational, and general welfare of the publia lt is recognized that the represents the unique confluence of time and place that shaped the identity of generations of citizens, collectively and individually, and produced significant historic, architectural, and cultural resources that constitute their heritage. This act is intended ta (a) protect and enhance the landmarks and districts which represent distinctive elements of s historic, architectural, and cultural heritage; (b) foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past; (c) protectand enhance s attractiveness to visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; (d) insure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and deve]opment of the village/town/city; (e) promote economic prosperity and welfare of the community by encouraging the most appropriate use of such property within the village/town/city; (f) encourage stabilization, restoration, and improvements of such properties and their values.