(a)

Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of this article is to describe the specific uses of land as applied to the land use classifications in the 1990 Comprehensive Plan. These regulations are intended to allow development and use of property only in compliance with the goals, objectives and policies of the city as listed in the comprehensive plan.

(b)

Land use designations. This article identifies the nine different land use designations used in the city. The future land use map shows the land use classification boundaries for the year 2000. The land use map is to be used in conjunction with the official zoning map. The land use classifications are defined in broad, encompassing terms, and are consistent with specific types of uses identified in at least one zoning category. For example, the commercial land use classification allows all commercial zoning categories, whereas the C-1 zoning category permits only retail establishments.

(c)

General land uses. The city has three general land uses: residential, nonresidential, and public. The residential land uses consist of the low-density and medium-density residential land use classifications. The nonresidential land uses consist of the professional-office, industrial and commercial land use categories. The public land uses consist of public buildings, conservation, and recreation and open space land use classifications.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, 12-15-1992)

The low-density residential land use allows for residential development at less than five and five-tenths (5.5) units per acre. The most appropriate type of residential development in this land use classification is single-family detached dwellings. The zoning categories that are most consistent with this land use classification are R-1-AAA, R-1-AA, R-1-A, and R-1. One of the most important functions of this land use is to preserve existing and future neighborhoods from the encroachment of nonresidential uses and the stress of over-development on the city's roads, parks, and other services.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 1, 12-15-1992; Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 5-7-2005)

The medium-density residential land use allows for residential development at 5.5 to ten units per acre. The most appropriate types of residential development for the medium-density residential land use are detached and attached single-family dwellings, such as duplexes, and mobile homes. Townhouses, apartments and multiplexes are also appropriate uses. The two zoning categories consistent with the medium-density residential land use are R-2 and R-3. One function of this land use classification is to provide a transition between more intense uses, such as a shopping center, and less intense uses, such as single-family dwellings.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 2, 12-15-1992)

The professional-office land use classification allows for development of various types of offices and professional services. A primary reason for separating the professional-office land use classification from the commercial land use classification is to provide for a better transition of land uses. The separation allows the city to direct development to the areas most suited for that particular use. The only zoning category consistent with the professional-office land use is P-O.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 3, 12-15-1992)

The commercial land use allows for the development of various commercial establishments ranging from retail to light manufacturing. A wide range of commercial uses are permitted in the commercial land use; however, the zoning categories of C-1, C-2, and C-3 specify uses that are consistent with the characteristics of the land and surrounding area.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 4, 12-15-1992)

The industrial land use allows for the development of industrial establishments. This land use category will promote the development of a wide variety of general industrial and related activities while establishing and maintaining standards which will protect adjacent commercial development. No industrial zone shall be established adjacent to residential land use districts.

(Ord. No. 05-04, § 1, 3-1-2005)

The conservation land use classification identifies areas in the city that have specific environmental characteristics and is used to preserve or protect these areas from development. The areas with a conservation land use classification have been identified in the conservation element of the comprehensive plan. The most appropriate uses are recreation, open space or other public uses consistent with the area. Wherever possible, areas with a conservation land use classification should be left in a natural state. The conservation land use shall take precedence over any zoning classification.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 5, 12-15-1992)

The recreation and open space land use classification is used for all city and county parks in the city. The only development permitted is that which is related to recreational facilities. The zoning category that is consistent with the recreation and open space land use classification is public uses. Residential zoning categories also permit recreation and open space uses.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 6, 12-15-1992)

The public buildings land use classification designates areas that are for public buildings and uses. Uses that would have the public buildings land use include schools, public hospitals, city buildings, and county buildings. City hall is the only parcel in the city with a public buildings land use classification. The zoning category that is most consistent with the public buildings land use classification is public uses. However, certain public buildings are permitted in other zoning categories.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 7, 12-15-1992)

The agricultural land use classification designates areas which are used for agricultural purposes such as citrus groves. The zoning categories most consistent with an agricultural land use classification are A-1 and A-2.

(Ord. No. 92-6, ch. II, art. A, § 8, 12-15-1992)