Sec. 656.399.10. - Mandarin Road Overlay.

The Council finds that the properties within the Mandarin Road Overlay, as visually depicted in the Mandarin Road Overlay map following this Section, are predominantly developed at a density of one unit per acre or larger. Therefore, the following additional criteria shall be considered by the Planning and Development Department, the Local Planning Agency, and the City Council when evaluating any land use or zoning application within the Mandarin Road Overlay, to protect the character of the Overlay area and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents therein: (a) Whether the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed application is consistent with the established planning studies of Mandarin; (b) Whether the application would negatively affect or alter the character of Mandarin Road; (c) Whether the application is compatible with surrounding lot sizes and density, provided that development shall not exceed one dwelling unit per one net acre. A net acre does not include wetlands, rights-of-way and private roads and access easements; (d) Whether there are available public facilities to support the future development, such as water, sewer and fire protection; (e) Whether the application and subsequent future development would result in the destruction of natural resources such as wetlands, protected trees and/or specimen trees, and archaeologically sensitive areas; (f) Whether the subject property is within 2,000 feet of an historic landmark or landmark site designated by the Council pursuant to Section 307.104 ; and (g) Whether the application would increase density in the coastal high hazard area or would have a detrimental effect on hurricane evacuation timing. (Ord. 2007-652-E, § 2; Ord. No. 2009-91-E, § 2) Exhibit 1. Mandarin Road Overlay