§ 17.36.100. Purpose and intent.

The historic overlay district provisions are established by this title to insure the ongoing preservation of structures of historic value to Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County pursuant to the authority contained in Section 13-7-401 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The provisions of this title are intended:

A.

To preserve and protect the historical and/or architectural value of buildings, structures or areas of significant importance;

B.

To regulate exterior design, arrangement, texture and materials proposed to be used within the historic districts to insure compatibility;

C.

To create an aesthetic appearance which complements the historic buildings or other structures;

D.

To stabilize and improve property values;

E.

To foster civic beauty;

F.

To strengthen the local economy; and

G.

To promote the use of historic districts for the education, pleasure and welfare of the present and future citizens of Nashville and Davidson County.

(Ord. 96-555 § 9.3(A), 1997)