GENERAL PROVISIONS

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. VII, ch. 305, pt. 1

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 305.101 Legislative declaration; public policy.

Sec. 305.101. - Legislative declaration; public policy. The council finds and declares that: (a) The City has a number of roadways which represent special historic, architectural, archaeological, aesthetic or cultural interest and value to the citizens of Jacksonville. The City has a significant role to appropriately protect and enhance those roadways, as well as enhancing those roadways which serve as gateways to the City. In order to protect and enhance these roadways, the council hereby determines that those roadways throughout the City which offer such special historic, architectural, archaeological, aesthetic or cultural interest and value should be designated as scenic and historic corridors. Further, there should be means by which key stretches of roadway serving as gateways into the City of Jacksonville might be designated so as to make them eligible for special treatment in order to unify and enhance their identity as gateway areas. Recognizing that these scenic and historic corridors vary greatly and present differing opportunities and problems, it is intended that individual roadways shall be designated as scenic or historic corridors by ordinance, and that such ordinances may establish conditions, procedures and/or standards along such designated scenic and historic corridors beyond the requirements of the Ordinance Code generally in order to protect and enhance those corridors. (b) It is the intent of the Council in designating scenic and historic corridors in providing standards for such corridors to: (1) Create a boulevard system of roadways to connect different neighborhoods within the City; (2) Protect existing roadways that exhibit attractive or scenic characteristics; (3) Enhance the aesthetic appearance of roadways through the use of landscaping and buffering; (4) Protect and enhance future collector and arterial roadways that have residential characteristics that are considered desirable to preserve; (5) Protect roadways where significant tree coverage and landscaping already exist from unplanned future developments; (6) Reduce the impact on existing and proposed neighborhoods from the building of new roadways and the rebuilding of existing roadways through residential areas; and (7) Enhance those portions on roadways serving as gateways into the City in order to create a positive and favorable impression upon those persons driving on such gateways. (Ord. 96-576-478, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 305.102 Criteria for designation.

Sec. 305.102. - Criteria for designation. In considering whether roadways or portions thereof shall be designated as scenic or historic corridors, the Council may consider the following criteria: (a) The presence of significant existing tree coverage and landscaping. (b) The location of the roadway in an area of natural scenic beauty. (c) The use of the roadway as a gateway to the City. (d) The presence along the roadway of significant historic, architectural or archaeological structures. (e) Whether private persons are contributing to the City's initial and ongoing costs and expenses of such designation. (f) Comments and testimony received at public hearings on the proposed designation. (Ord. 96-576-478, § 1; Ord. 2001-321-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 305.103 Designation of scenic and historic corridors.

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)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 305.104 Procedural and notice requirements.

Sec. 305.104. - Procedural and notice requirements. In order to encourage public input and to assure due process, the following procedural and notice requirements shall be utilized for any proposed designation of a scenic or historic corridor: (a) In addition to the public hearing required by F.S. § 166.041, a public hearing shall be held by the appropriate Council committee with not less than 14 days mailed notice to all owners of property fronting on the street proposed for designation; (b) Also, signs shall be placed along the proposed corridor at distances equal to each five percent of the length of the proposed corridor or 400 feet, whichever is greater. Such signs shall state the date, time and place of the public hearings to be held for such proposed designation; and (c) Notice of the Committee public hearing shall be advertised by an advertisement that shall be published in the newspaper at least seven days prior to the scheduled public hearing. (Ord. 96-576-478, § 1; Ord. 2001-321-E, § 3)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITVIICOHIPR_CH305SCHICO_PT1GEPRFetched: 10/27/2026