LANDMARK COMMISSION

PURPOSE OF THE LANDMARK COMMISSION
The purpose of the New Richmond Landmark Commission is to designate landmarks in the
Village pursuant to the procedures hereinafter described, in order to preserve, protect and perpetuate
places, buildings, structures, works of art and other objects having special historical, community or
aesthetic interest or value, all for the following reasons:
A. To safeguard the heritage of the Village by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of.
The Village's cultural, social, economic, political, archaeological history or architectural history;
B. To stabilize and improve property values;
C. To protect and enhance the Village's attractions to residents, tourists and visitors, and serve as a support
and stimulus to business and industry;
D. To enhance the visual and esthetic character, diversity and interest of the Village;
E. To foster civic pride in the beauty and notable accomplishments of the past;
F. To promote the use and preservation of historic and archaeological sites and structures for the education
and general welfare of the people of the Village;
G. To strengthen the economy of the Village;
H. To take whatever steps as may be necessary to safeguard the property rights of the owners whose
property is declared to be a landmark or is located in the area designated as a New Richmond Landmark
District, and act in an advisory role to Architectural Commission of Review and Planning Commission and to
other officials and departments of New Richmond's governmental system.