§ 146-2. Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement goals, objectives and policies in the comprehensive plan by identifying, evaluating, preserving and protecting historic buildings and structures, and historic and archaeological sites and districts, and to promote the health and the cultural, moral, economic, educational, aesthetic and general welfare of the public by:

(1)

Giving the authority, power and duty to the Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board and county administrator to review historic sites, areas, structures and buildings for possible designation as landmarks, landmark sites or historic district(s);

(2)

Establishing procedures whereby the board of county commissioners can designate significant historic resources;

(3)

Protecting designated landmarks, landmark sites or historic district(s) by requiring the issuance of certificates of appropriateness before allowing alterations to those designated historic resources;

(4)

Encouraging historic preservation by creating programs of technical assistance and financial incentives for preservation practices;

(5)

Stabilizing and revitalizing unique older residential and commercial neighborhoods;

(6)

Enhancing the county's attraction to visitors and the ensuing positive impact on the economy as a result of historic preservation activities;

(7)

Creating and promoting cultural and educational programs aimed at fostering a better understanding of the community's heritage;

(8)

Promoting the sensitive use of historic and archaeological sites, resources and districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the county; and

(9)

Implementing components of the Countywide Historic Preservation Program, as specified in sections 38-141 through 38-146 of the Pinellas County Code.

(Ord. No. 12-33, § 2, 7-24-12)