20.05.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the ordinance codified in this title is to provide for the identification, evaluation, designation, and protection of designated historic and prehistoric resources within the boundaries of the City of Pasco and preserve and rehabilitate eligible historic properties within the City of Pasco for future generations through special valuation, a property tax incentive, as provided in Chapter 84.26 RCW in order to:
(1) Safeguard the heritage of the City of Pasco as represented by those buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures which reflect significant elements of Pasco’s history;
(2) Foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past, and a sense of identity based on Pasco’s history;
(3) Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such sites, improvements and objects;
(4) Assist, encourage and provide incentives to private property owners for preservation, restoration, redevelopment and use of outstanding historic buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures;
(5) Promote and facilitate the early identification and resolution of conflicts between preservation of historic resources and alternative uses; and,
(6) Conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment. [Ord. 4178 § 1, 2014; Ord. 3785 § 1, 2006; Ord. 3785 § 1, 2006; Code 1970 § 27.040.010.]