This chapter, together with all future amendments hereto, is adopted under the terms granted by the Charter. The city commission does hereby exercise the power to classify land within the jurisdiction of the City of Atlantic Beach into zoning districts; to review, approve or deny requests to change zoning district classifications; to establish procedures for requests for uses-by-exception; requests for variances and waivers to certain provisions of these regulations; to hear appeals on any decisions; to review and approve or deny plats for the subdivision of land; and to make comprehensive plan amendments.

(Ord. No. 90-24-253, § 3(Exh. A), 10-14-24)

The purpose of this chapter, the zoning districts and regulations set forth herein is to provide for orderly growth; to encourage the most appropriate use of land; to protect the natural environment; to protect and conserve the value of property; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to promote, protect and improve the health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance, convenience, and general welfare of the public; and to help accomplish the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. Further:

(a)

In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, these provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the health, safety, and general welfare of the community.

(b)

It is not intended by this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul any easements or other private agreements between parties. Where any provision of this chapter imposes restrictions that are different from those imposed by any other provision of this chapter, or any other ordinance, rule or regulation, or other provision of law, whichever provisions are the more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control.

(Ord. No. 90-24-253, § 3(Exh. A), 10-14-24)

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all lands, buildings, structures and to the uses within the jurisdiction of the City of Atlantic Beach. No land, building or structure shall be used, moved, added to or enlarged, altered or maintained except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter and in conformance with the comprehensive plan.

(Ord. No. 90-24-253, § 3(Exh. A), 10-14-24)

To provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Atlantic Beach, the city commission may, from time to time, amend the provisions of this chapter. Public hearings on all proposed amendments shall be held by the city commission or the community development board in the manner as prescribed by Florida law and as set forth within section 24-51 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 90-24-253, § 3(Exh. A), 10-14-24)

Pursuant to F.S. § 163.3194(1), as may be amended, all development undertaken, and all actions taken regarding development, shall be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan. Further, all land development regulations enacted or amended shall be consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan, and in the event of inconsistency between the requirements of any zoning or land development regulations, the provisions of the comprehensive plan shall prevail. The city commission shall have the authority to amend the adopted comprehensive plan in accordance with the process established within F.S. § 163.3184.

(Ord. No. 90-24-253, § 3(Exh. A), 10-14-24)