Jacksonville Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Jacksonville held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 33 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 32 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 4113 Bender Road from Commercial Office to Residential Office

Deferred.

Conventional rezoning of approximately 0.35 acres from commercial office (CO) to residential office (RO) along Rejero Road to allow single family residential use. Applicants Ruth Velasquez and Lazaro Garcia. Deferred due to applicants not having contacted District Council Member Ken Amaro.

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Daycare Variance Appeal at 15 25th Street

Approved.

Appeal granted for Variance 25-22 allowing daycare center to operate at 15 25th Street despite being 1,980 feet from a sexual predator residence (2,500 feet required by city code). The daycare has operated at this location for over 20 years. Owner Tanya Brock purchased the business after previous owner passed away. Vote was in favor of granting the appeal.

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Land Use Amendment at Wells Road and Yellowwater Road

Approved.

Large scale land use amendment transmittal for 337.29 acres at the Southeast Intersection of Wells Road and Yellowwater Road, North of Normandy Boulevard, seeking to change from rural residential (RR) to low density residential (LDR) and extend suburban development boundary. Allows single family residential development under existing PUD zoning at two units per acre.

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PUD Rezoning for Chef's Gardens of Jacksonville

Approved.

PUD rezoning of approximately 1.7 acres from industrial business park to PUD at St. John's Bluff Road area for Chef's Gardens of Jacksonville to renovate existing building for catering and event services. Includes parking variations and site-specific landscaping requirements.

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Zoning Exception for The Creative Cook at Mayport Road

Approved.

Zoning exception to allow retail sale and service of all alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at 0.46 acre site at Southwest intersection of Fairway Villas Drive and Mayport Road. Proposed use is grocery store, butcher shop, and chef's table concept called The Creative Cook. Former Terry's Country Store location vacant since 2023. Applicant represented by Cindy Trimmer.

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Zoning Exception for Liquor Store at Blanding Boulevard

Approved.

Zoning exception to allow retail sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption at 0.6 acre parcel at corner of Blanding Boulevard and Confederate Point Road. Former adult entertainment center converting to package store with drive-through. Companion waiver WLD-25-16 reduces minimum distance from Liberty Christian Fellowship Ministries from 500 feet to 178 feet. Applicant represented by Josh Cockrell.

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Rezoning at Cedar Bay Road for 47 Single-Family Homes

Approved.

Conventional rezoning of approximately 11.25 acres from RR Acre to RLD-60 to permit development of 47 single-family dwellings. Developer Ken Atlee with Atlee Development Group; builder will be Chuck Hires with Ashley Homes. Located along Cedar Bay Road, quarter mile east of Main Street North. Developer committed to monetary donation for recreational facilities in adjacent Cedar Bay neighborhood.

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PUD Rezoning at 103rd Street and Harlow Boulevard

Approved.

PUD rezoning of approximately 5.5 acres from CCG-1 and CCG-2 to allow personal property storage facility on Parcel B and commercial/medical uses on Parcel A, including a 24,000 square foot freestanding emergency department. Located at southwest corner of 103rd Street and Harlow Boulevard. Applicant represented by Hayden Phillips.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 33 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jacksonville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• IBP → PUD at IBP to PUD location (2025-0860) (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at Blinding Boulevard area (2025-0889) (Mr. Cockrell)
• RLD-60 → Site One (proposed), 12 acres at Wood Treaters Superfund Site (Not specified - denied by planning commission)
• CG → CGC-2 with PUD at Cortez Road neighborhood (2025-0487, 2025-0488) (Aetna (company))
• Agricultural (previously changed to PUD in 2022) → FLUM amendment, 337.29 acres at West Side near Equestrian Center (2025-0859) (Not specified)
• CCG-1 → CCG-2, 2.47 acres at North Side of Airport Road near Jacksonville International Airport (Not specified)
• RR (Rural Residential) → LDR (Low Density Residential), 337.29 acres at Southeast Intersection of Wells Road and Yellowwater Road, North of Normandy Boulevard (Multiple land owners (represented by Paul Harton))
• Industrial Business Park → PUD, 1.7 acres at St. John's Bluff Road area (Chef's Gardens of Jacksonville)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 58 instances
• rezoning: 50 instances
• PUD: 43 instances
• commercial: 36 instances
• residential: 35 instances

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