§ 518.103. Applicability.

(a)

This Chapter shall apply to every building and portion thereof, and appurtenance thereto, and the premises on which it is situated, used or intended to be used, whether for commercial, business, institutional, industrial, multifamily or residential.

(b)

This Chapter will also apply to any improved or unimproved lot or tract of land, notwithstanding its use, located within the City of Jacksonville.

(c)

Every portion of a building and premises thereof shall conform to the requirements of the specific Part of this Chapter irrespective of the primary use of the building and irrespective of when the building may have been constructed, altered or repaired.

(d)

This Chapter establishes certain minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy, use and maintenance of all commercial, business, institutional, industrial, multifamily and single family residential buildings and structures and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of such buildings and structures, the premises, or the equipment or facilities maintained in the buildings or structures or on the premises. Where a provision of this Chapter is found to be in conflict with another applicable code or regulation, the provision that establishes the higher standard, as determined by the Chief, or the Building Codes Adjustment Board, shall prevail.

(e)

Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter, if a structure sought to be regulated is a landmark or contributing structure located in a historic district, such regulatory efforts shall be tailored to have the least intensive impact on the structure while still furthering the intent of this Chapter.

(Ord. 96-458-297, § 1; Ord. 2011-408-E, § 3)