This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Village
of Haverstraw Landmarks Preservation Local Law."
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.