Sec. 655.201. - Purpose and declaration of public policy.

The purpose of Part 2 is to establish procedures by which development agreements may be considered, reviewed, approved, amended and cancelled by the City of Jacksonville, in a manner consistent with F.S. §§ 163.3220—163.3243, and in a manner which promotes a strong commitment to comprehensive facilities planning, ensures adequate environmental protection and the provision of adequate public facilities, except for Motorized and Non-motorized public transportation facilities, facilitates and promotes certainty in the development approval process, and reduces the economic costs of development by providing greater regulatory certainty. The Council declares as a matter of public policy that the implementation of F.S. §§ 163.3220—163.3243 is a public necessity and is important in the protection and enhancement of the quality of life in the City of Jacksonville and State of Florida. (Ord. 93-120-111, § 1; Ord. 2011-536-E, § 1; Ord. 2022-909-E , § 2)