Sec. 305.103. - Designation of scenic and historic corridors.

The council may from time to time designate by ordinance, scenic and historic corridors, specifically identifying those streets (including approved private streets), or portions thereof, which shall be so designated. Such designation may be initiated either upon the Council's own finding of the necessity for such designation or upon petition by at least one-third of the owners of property fronting on the street proposed for designation. Designation of scenic and historic corridors, and their related plans, shall be developed through the public review process, including input from affected citizens and groups, City departments and agencies, and, where applicable, the Florida Department of Transportation. The Chief, Legislative Services Division, shall forward any proposed designation of scenic and historic corridors to the Director of Planning and Development, who shall forward a copy of the proposed designation to the Director of Public Works, the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission (for designation based in whole or in part upon historic grounds), the JEA and the Downtown Development Authority (for designation within that Authority's jurisdiction). The Planning and Development Department, the above-named Departments, Commission and Authorities shall provide to the Chief, Legislative Services Division, written comments and recommendations concerning proposed designation within 30 days after being furnished a copy of the proposed designation. At the time of designation, the Council may establish conditions, procedures, and/or standards which may be appropriate for those designated roadways in order to protect their special historic, architectural, archaeological, aesthetic or cultural interest. Upon designation of any scenic and historic corridor by the Council, all plans, permits, improvements including maintenance and the like, thereon shall be in strict accordance with the conditions, procedures and/or standards imposed by the Council. Designation of an approved private street as a scenic and historic corridor shall not impose upon the City, its departments and agencies, any responsibilities to maintain the approved private street. (Ord. 96-576-478, § 1; Ord. 2001-321-E, § 2)