FLUE GOAL 2. - ENSURE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) MAINTAIN ST. LEO'S RURAL CHARACTER.  

The development pattern for St. Leo shall be based on maintaining its rural character by protecting its hillside topography, open space, visual corridors (S.R. 52 and Lake Jovita) and forested areas. The future development pattern shall ensure a clear distinction between compact, urban type development and rural land uses, and promote the orderly, timely conversion of rural lands to more intense uses, discourage urban sprawl, promote energy efficient/compact land use patterns and development (buildings), reduce greenhouse gases and encourage a variety of transportation modes.