This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Village
of Haverstraw Landmarks Preservation Local Law."
A.
The Village Board of Trustees finds that there exists within the
Village of Haverstraw places, sites, structures, and buildings of
historic or architectural significance, antiquity, uniqueness of exterior
design or construction, which should be conserved, protected and preserved
to maintain the architectural character of Haverstraw Village, to
contribute to the aesthetic value of the Village and to promote the
general good, welfare, health and safety of the Village and its residents.
B.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the general welfare by
providing for the identification, protection, enhancement, perpetuation,
and use of buildings, structures, signs, features, improvements, sites,
and areas within the Village that reflect special elements of the
Village's historical, architectural, cultural, economic or aesthetic
heritage for the following reasons:
(1)
To foster public knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of the
beauty and character of the Village and of the accomplishments of
its past;
(2)
To ensure the harmonious, orderly, and efficient growth and development
of the Village;
(3)
To enhance the visual character of the city by encouraging new design
and construction that complements the Village's historic buildings;
(4)
To protect and promote the economic benefits of historic preservation
to the Village, its inhabitants and visitors;
(5)
To protect property values in the Village;
(6)
To promote and encourage continued private ownership and stewardship
of historic structures;
(7)
To identify as early as possible and resolve conflicts between the
preservation of historic landmarks/districts and alternative land
uses; and
(8)
To conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use
and maintenance of the existing built environment.
Pursuant to Article 5, § 96-a; Article 5-G, Article
5-J and Article 5-K, § 119-dd of the General Municipal Law;
Article 14 of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law;
and § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; it is hereby declared
as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement and
perpetuation of landmarks and historic districts are necessary to
promote the cultural, economic and general welfare of the public.
