26 - HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

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ARTICLE VII: HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sec. 7 -151. - Title. This article shall be cited as the "Paris Historic Preservation Ordinance." Sec. 7 -152. - Purpose. The city council hereby declares that as a matter of public policy, the protection, preservation, and enhancement of districts and landmarks of architectural, archaeological, cultural, and historic importance is necessary to promote the economic, cultural, educational, and general welfare of the citizens of Paris. The unique identity of the City of Paris and the history of the area prior to its founding, which produced significant historic, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources, requires this article to: (1) Protect and enhance the districts and landmarks which represent distinctive elements of the City's historic, architectural, and cultural heritage; (2) Foster civic pride in accomplishments of the past; (3) Protect and enhance the City's attractiveness to visitors and the support and stimulus to the economy thereby provided; (4) Insure the orderly, efficient, and appropriate growth and development of the City; (5) Promote economic stability and prosperity of the community by encouraging the most appropriate use of such significant property in the City; and (6) Stabilize and improve property values. Sec. 7 -153. - Paris Historic Preservation Commission; creation, duties, responsibilities, powers. (a) Commission created. There hereby is created a historic preservation commission (the "commission ") composed of seven 4three 3 members and twe (" alt to FneFnh°"°, appointed by the city council. All commission members shall have a demonstrated outstanding interest in the historic traditions of the City and experience in the preservation of the historic character of the City. The city council shall endeavor, to the extent reasonably available, to appoint members from among the following categories: (1) Architect, planner, or design professional; (2) Member of the Main Street Board; (3) Owner of or resident or tenant in a landmark property or property in a historic district; (4) Member of l, eal histeriec^l seeiet "Historian or archaeologist; (5) Three (3) ...embers at !aFg °Licensed real estate broker or appraiser; or (6) Attorneysth specifie bad(..r..uR d as desired. (b) Term. Commission members shall serve for a period of two (2) years, their terms to be staggered (four members appointed one year and three members appointed the next year). Initial appointments shall be four for two -year terms and three for one -year terms.