§ 27-215. Purpose and intent.

(a)

The City of Neptune Beach, Florida is a residential community. The primary goals of the city, upon which the comprehensive plan was developed, are to preserve the natural beauty, pleasant environment and unique character of the city; to retain the quality of our existing residential neighborhoods by encouraging the residents to maintain and improve their property and protect these areas from the encroachment of detrimental and noncompatible land uses; and to insure that future residential areas are well planned and provided with full and adequate urban services.

(b)

The intent of this zoning article is to insure that the city's adopted goals are pursued and to insure that other necessary and desired land uses are regulated. This article is also adopted for the following purposes:

(1)

To regulate and limit the height and size of buildings;

(2)

To regulate and limit the intensity of the use of land;

(3)

To regulate traffic circulation on public streets and highways in order to lessen congestion;

(4)

To provide for adequate light, air, open space and scenic views;

(5)

To promote civic amenities of natural, historical, and cultural importance and of beauty and visual interest;

(6)

To regulate density of population and thus prevent the overcrowding of land in order to facilitate the provision of adequate community facilities and services such as water, sewerage, schools, parks and similar city functions;

(7)

To promote a wholesome, serviceable and attractive city, increase the safety and security of home life, and preserve and create a more favorable living environment;

(8)

To classify, regulate and restrict the location of trades and industries; and

(9)

To minimize the conflict between land uses.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)