Jacksonville Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Jacksonville held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 16 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 15 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 75% compared to April (737 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Alcohol Exception at 8602 Bay Meadows Rd

Approved.

Zoning exception granted to allow retail sales and service of all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in conjunction with a restaurant, including outside seating. Located within multi-tenant shopping center zoned CCG-1. Previous tenant (904 Sports Bar and Grill) had same approval in 2021. Applicant: Ali Salmon.

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Sign Waiver at 6680 Powers Ave

Approved.

Sign waiver to reduce required setback from 10 feet to 0 feet for existing gas station convenience store sign at corner of Powers Ave and Toledo Rd. Sign has been in location since at least 2002 and is approximately 15 feet from edge of pavement.

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Sign Waiver at 7575 Melvin Rd

Approved.

Sign waiver to reduce required setback from 10 feet to 6 feet for gas station convenience store at corner of Melvin Rd and Bricker Rd. Replacing existing sign cabinets using existing pole and footer. Sign location since 1980s, 25 feet from edge of pavement. Applicant representative: Annabelle Soucy.

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Sign Waiver at 5406 Temecuata Rd

Approved.

Sign waiver to reduce required setback from 10 feet to 0 feet for gas station convenience store at corner of Temecuata and Katoma St. Refacing existing sign cabinet only, no structural changes. Sign in location since 1987. Applicant representative: Annabelle Soucy.

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Rezoning for JEA H2O Water Purification Center

Approved.

Rezoning of 11.88 acres from RR Acre to PBF-1 for JEA-owned property used for essential services (H2O Water Purification Center), located east of Southside Blvd adjacent to existing JEA power facility. PBF-1 zoning aligns property with governmental use and allows increased signage.

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Rezoning 2026-0169 McDuffie Avenue

Approved.

Approved rezoning from CCG-2 to CRO for property on McDuffie Avenue to allow residential apartment above and offices below in existing building.

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Land Use Amendment at Commonwealth Ave

Approved.

Land use amendment to medium density residential for a vacant 0.1-acre parcel at the corner of Commonwealth Ave. Applicant wishes to add single-family or multi-family dwelling. Property to be developed with abutting parcel to the west. Planning Commission heard April 9th with minimal discussion.

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Residential Development at 0 Boots Ln (2026-310)

Deferred.

Request for development on vacant lot at 0 Boots Ln. Property owner purchased lot six years ago seeking to build single home. Opposition from neighbors citing road limitations, lot size requirements, traffic concerns, environmental impact, and inconsistency with previous denials. Councilmember White deferred pending legal opinion regarding road issues.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 16 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jacksonville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RR Acre → PBF-1, 11.88 acres at East of Southside Blvd (JEA H2O Water Purification Center) (JEA)
• Not specified → Not specified at 2026-0208 (specific address not stated) (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at 2026-0209 (specific address not stated) (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at 2026-0210 (specific address not stated) (Not specified)
• Not specified → Not specified at Commonwealth Avenue property (Mr. Zabarinde)
• CCG-2 → CRO at McDuffie Avenue (former tire shop) (Mr. Zabarinde)
• Not specified → Waiver of road frontage requested at Davidson Farm Road area (District 14) (Not specified)
• RLD-60 → RLD-50, 1 acre at Almeda St. and 23rd Street West, Lots 14-17 Almeda Garden subdivision (Unknown)

Top Keywords This Month

• rezoning: 17 instances
• zoning: 14 instances
• land use: 10 instances
• residential: 10 instances
• setback: 9 instances

What to Watch

• Setback is new this month with 9 mentions, not present in April.

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