Jacksonville Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Jacksonville held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 66% compared to February (675 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Land Use Amendment at 5975 Park Street

Approved.

Approved small scale land use amendment to change 0.64 acres at 5975 Park Street from public buildings and facilities (PBF) to low density residential (LDR). This removes a portion from adjacent school property to allow single-family residential uses. Located on East Side of Park Street, a collector roadway.

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Rezoning at 5975 Park Street from PO-2 to RLD-60

Approved.

Approved companion rezoning of approximately 0.64 acres from PO-2 to RLD-60. The site is part of a larger 5.53-acre parcel with existing school building and single-family dwelling (formerly used as parsonage). Rezoning allows subdivision of the single-family dwelling portion consistent with surrounding RLD-60 neighborhood.

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Road Frontage Waiver West of Ootsie Road

Approved.

Approved waiver to reduce required minimum road frontage from 160 feet to zero feet for development of two single-family dwellings on a 3.5-acre lot located approximately 400 feet west of Ootsie Road. Property has access via Trotter Lake Road (unapproved private road) through RE Number 2930. Property was recently rezoned from agriculture to RACE under ordinance 2026-28.

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Sign Setback Waiver at 6780 Ricker Road

Approved.

Approved sign waiver to reduce required setback from 10 feet to 4 feet for existing pole sign at Amoco gas station and convenience store. The 0.69-acre site developed in 1974 is located at northwest corner of Morse Avenue and Ricker Road, zoned commercial neighborhood. New sign will be same size and dimensions as existing sign.

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PUD Rezoning at Hemlock Street/Newcomb Road (2026-0015)

Deferred.

Tabled PUD rezoning of approximately 14.17 acres from RMDA to PUD for up to 130 residential units (single-family, townhomes, or duplexes). Applicant Brian Small and Council member Gaffney went to Green Room to discuss questions. Property located between Hemlock Street and Newcomb Road, west of Lem Turner Road. Proposed density of 9.2 units per acre with minimum lot sizes of 30 feet wide and 2,700 square feet.

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Small Scale Land Use Amendment at Zoo Parkway

Approved.

Approved land use amendment for 42.58 acres on the South Side of Zoo Parkway between Eastport Road and Imison Park Boulevard, changing from WDWR (water dependent water related) to light industrial. Site is within the industrial sanctuary and surrounded by existing industrial development including 1,700 acres of heavy industrial northwest across Zoo Parkway. CSX Railway is directly north, Saint Johns River to the south, near I-295.

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Rezoning at Zoo Parkway from IW to IL

Approved.

Approved companion rezoning of 42.58 acres from industrial water (IW) to industrial light (IL) to remove water-related activity requirements and allow general industrial uses consistent with IL zoning district. Surrounding area is zoned industrial between light and heavy industrial uses.

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PUD Rezoning at Heckscher Drive

Approved.

Approved rezoning of approximately 1.28 acres from CCG2 to PUD to allow one single-family residence, four casitas (accessory dwelling suites), and a private garage for commercial storage. Property located along Heckscher Drive with single-family residential on one side and CCG2/commercial uses on the other. Several commercial uses moved from by-right to exception status requiring future public hearings.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jacksonville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• Not specified → Not specified at 2026-0060 location (specific address not stated in transcript) (Zach Miller (agent))
• Not specified → Not specified at Eagle LNG site (Zach Miller (agent))
• PBF-2 → RLD-60 at Church/school property - 2026-0086 (Mister Hertzberg (agent))
• WDWR (water dependent water related) → Light Industrial (land use), 42.58 acres at South Side of Zoo Parkway between Eastport Road and Imison Park Boulevard (Not specified)
• IW (Industrial Water) → IL (Industrial Light), 42.58 acres at South Side of Zoo Parkway between Eastport Road and Imison Park Boulevard (Not specified)
• CCG2 → PUD, 1.28 acres at Heckscher Drive (Property owner represented by Zach Miller)
• PBF (Public Buildings and Facilities) → LDR (Low Density Residential), 0.64 acres at 5975 Park Street (Not specified)
• PO-2 → RLD-60, 0.64 acres at 5975 Park Street (Not specified)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 23 instances
• residential: 19 instances
• commercial: 17 instances
• land use: 15 instances
• rezoning: 14 instances

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