Sec. 656.370. - Legislative findings and intent.

The Council finds and determines that: (a) The Future Land Use Element of the City of Jacksonville 2010 Comprehensive Plan includes the following policies pertaining to residential enclaves: Policy 3.1.3. The City shall, through studies conducted by the Department, identify areas in the City meeting the criteria for residential enclaves as defined in this element and subsequently protect these areas from premature fragmentation by intrusive nonresidential uses. Policy 3.1.4. The City shall allow expansion of residential uses within identified residential enclaves, and permit renovation and reconstruction of existing structures in the these areas. Policy 3.2.19. Residential uses shall be classified as nonconforming uses within industrially designated areas, except in the case of designated residential enclaves as defined in this element. (b) It is the intent of the Council to implement the goals, objectives and policies of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, including the above policies, through the adoption of this Subpart J, and the provisions hereof are intended to be the minimum necessary to accomplish such policies. (c) The requirements, procedures and criteria established in this ordinance are necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville. (d) It is the intent of the Council to protect existing residential enclaves that meet the criteria established in this ordinance. (Ord. 93-261-143, § 1)