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AI Summary

The City of Jackson adopted a historic preservation ordinance on May 25, 2004, to protect, enhance, and perpetuate landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts representing the city's cultural, architectural, and historical merit. The ordinance, enacted pursuant to the Mississippi Local Government Historic Preservation Act of 1978, establishes purposes including safeguarding the city's historic and aesthetic heritage, fostering civic pride, stabilizing the economy through revitalization, protecting tourist attractions, and promoting public education and welfare. The ordinance defines key terms including "alteration" (any change in exterior appearance or materials of a landmark or structure within a historic district), "applicant" (the record owner or authorized lessee), and "certificate of appropriateness" (an official approval mechanism for proposed changes).