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districts on the Louisville Register, C. The promotion of continued private ownership and utilization of such places and structures, and to maintain and improve property values, D, The protection and enhancement of Louisville's unique attractiveness to residents, businesses, visitors and prospective home buyers and businesses, E, The fostering of civic pride in the beauty, dignity and accomplishments of Louisville's past, F. A program to allow building owners the ability to take advantage of incentives, financial and otherwise, offered on the national, state, and local level. The intention of this Chapter is to create a method to draw a reasonable balance between private property rights and the public interest in preserving Louisville's unique historic character by ensuring that demolition of, moving, or alterations to properties of historic value shall be carefully considered for impact to the property's contribution to Louisville's heritage. Sec. 15.36.020 Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply. Alteration: Any act or process that changes either (a) one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure, or (b) one or more of the physical features of a site or district. Commission: The Louisville Historic Preservation Commission. Cultural Resource Inventory: The inventory of historic resources completed by the City of Louisville in accordance with the guidelines of the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office. District: A group of structures or a site or sites which make a coherent whole due to their similar historic significance. A district would include, for example, neighborhoods; mining, agricultural, or commercial districts; and town sites. Exterior Architectural Features: The exterior architectural features of a structure, including but not limited to the kind and texture of building materials, and the type, design, and character of windows, doors, and appurtenances. 3