Sec. 305.202. - Findings.

Despite being located in an area of rapid growth, the designated roadways have maintained their scenic nature. These roadways are characterized by low intensity land uses, extensive tree coverage and the presence of significant historical structures. Mandarin Road, which has previously been designated by resolution of this Council as a Scenic Road, contains the well known Mandarin Patriarch Oaks located in the medians and along the sides of Mandarin Road. Also located along the designated roadways are a number of historically significant structures including, but not limited to, the Mandarin Community Club, Mandarin Post Office and Store, Episcopal Church of Our Savior, Mandarin Cemetery and numerous residential structures including many of the "farmhouse vernacular" style of architecture. Located along Mandarin Road and County Dock Road are the Walter Jones Historical Park and County Dock. Also located along Mandarin Road is the Mandarin Regional Park. Protection of these roadways is important in order to maintain their natural scenic beauty and to preserve for future generations a glimpse of the character and appearance of Mandarin as it has traditionally existed. (Ord. No. 2001-1009-E, § 2)