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3. That Sections 40-51 through 40-54, 40-171.2, and 40-178 of the Code of the City of Portsmouth, Virginia (2006) are hereby repealed. 4. That a new Article IV, entitled "Historic Districts", is hereby adopted to read as follows: ARTICLE IV. HISTORIC DISTRICTS Division 1. Olde Towne, Cradock, Truxtun, Port Norfolk, and Park View. Sec. 40-51. Specific purpose of historic districts. The historic districts of Olde Towne, Cradock, Truxtun, Port Norfolk, and Park View, and any districts that may be designated in the future, are established with the goal, without limitation, of promoting and protecting the health, safety, comfort, recreation, prosperity, and general welfare of the community through the identification, preservation, and enhancement of city buildings, structures, sites, neighborhoods, landscapes, places and areas that have special historical, educational, cultural, artistic, architectural or archaeological significance as provided for by Section 15.2-2306 of the Code of Virginia. The alteration, deterioration, and destruction of such buildings, structures, sites, neighborhoods, landscapes, places, and areas are recognized as the potential causes of permanent loss of unique and valuable resources for all citizens. To ensure that such losses are minimized or avoided whenever possible, this chapter is established for the following purposes: (a) To preserve and improve the quality oflife for city residents by protecting familiar and reassuring visual elements in the area; (b) To educate residents about local cultural and historic heritage as embodied in the historic districts and properties and to foster a senses of pride in that heritage; (c) To promote local historic preservation efforts and to encourage the identification and nomination of qualified historic properties and districts to the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register; (d) To recognize and develop historic districts as integral and vital parts of the city so that new construction will reinforce the quality and sensitivity of past generations; (e) To promote tourism investment and business growth by protecting historical and cultural resources, including their settings and environment, that are attractive to visitors;