§ 8-104
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§8–104.
(a)The legislative body of each local jurisdiction, by local law, may regulate:
(1)the construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, and demolition of sites or structures of historical, archaeological, or architectural significance;
(2)the construction, reconstruction, alteration, moving, and demolition of sites and structures within districts; and
(3)the appurtenances and environmental settings of sites and structures within the limits of the local jurisdiction.
(b)The purpose of a local law adopted under this section is to:
(1)safeguard the heritage of the local jurisdiction by preserving sites, structures, or districts that reflect elements of cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological, or architectural history;
(2)stabilize and improve the property values of those sites, structures, or districts;
(3)foster civic beauty;
(4)strengthen the local economy; and
(5)promote the preservation and appreciation of those sites, structures, and districts for the education and welfare of the residents of each local jurisdiction.