A. Safeguard the heritage of the City of Aberdeen as represented by those buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures which reflect significant elements of City of Aberdeen history;

B. Foster civic and neighborhood pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past and a sense of identity based on City of Aberdeen history;

C. Stabilize or improve the aesthetic and economic vitality and values of such sites, improvements and objects;

D. Assist, encourage and provide incentives to private owners for preservation, restoration, redevelopment and use of outstanding historic buildings, districts, objects, sites and structures;

E. Promote and facilitate the early identification and resolution of conflicts between preservation of historic resources and alternative land uses; and

F. Conserve valuable material and energy resources by ongoing use and maintenance of the existing built environment.