§ 6-3001. Purpose.

The historic overlay district zoning fulfills the goals and objectives outlined in the county's comprehensive plan by establishing a means to preserve and enhance historic buildings, structures and various historic resources, identified as important elements of the county's cultural heritage, through the use of sensitive land use planning and architectural review procedures.

The historic overlay district shall include designated areas portions of Isle of Wight County where historic landmarks, buildings or structures having an important historic interest are located. Such structures shall be protected from destruction, damage, defacement and obviously incongruous development or uses of land. It is also designed to require the erection, reconstruction and alteration of other buildings and structures to be architecturally compatible with the historic landmarks, buildings or structures located therein.

Lastly, this district is established to facilitate the creation of a convenient, attractive, and harmonious community as stated in Section 15.2-2283 of the Code of Virginia through the establishment of design standards that seek top reserve historic landmarks, buildings, structures or districts (Section 15.2-2 306 of the Code of Virginia). (7-7-05; 7-17-14; 7-19-18.)