Policy 1

Promote stewardship of and adaptive reuse of historic properties. 

  • HD1.1 - Identify and pursue opportunities to reuse economically viable and historically significant structures threatened by neglect and possible demolition.

  • HD1.2 - Continue to provide incentives to encourage the preservation and/or adaptive reuse of historic resources.

  • HD1.3 - Utilize the master plan process to evaluate historic sites and districts for designation.

  • HD1.4 - Review and update the Historic Preservation and Heritage Conservation Ordinance to reflect best practices.

  • HD1.5 - Support the development of state legislation, such as tax credits, that reward LEED® or equivalent green building certification for the rehabilitation of historic structures and communities.