§ 16-20H.001. Statement of intent.

The intent of the regulations for the Hotel Row Landmark District is as follows:

(1)

To preserve the integrity of the district, which consists of a single block of six commercial buildings containing rare examples of Atlanta's turn-of-the-century commercial architecture and which block contains six commercial buildings which are typical American late-19th- and early-20th-century commercial style structures;

(2)

To preserve the environment, character and physical appearance of the district;

(3)

To ensure harmony and compatibility of visual qualities and spatial relationships throughout the district;

(4)

To ensure new construction is compatible with and sensitive to the existing character of the district;

(5)

To ensure that original design characteristics of the commercial structures serve as a base line description against which all future plans for rehabilitation and new construction will be judged for harmony, compatibility and appropriateness;

(6)

To encourage economic revitalization; and

(7)

To preserve and enhance the important aesthetic appearance of the district so as to substantially promote the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Atlanta.

(Code 1977, § 16-20H.001)