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: 13 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was down 75% compared to April (741 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Boots Lane Residential Lot Application (continued)

Deferred.

Application related to a residential lot at 0 Boots Lane, Jacksonville (applicant Zanora Jono/owner sought to build a single-family home but lot does not meet road/size requirements). Multiple neighbors at 9222, 9186 Boots Lane spoke in opposition citing rural character, traffic, drainage, lot size, and private road maintenance concerns. Public hearing held but no action taken; continued to 6-2-26 pending a legal opinion regarding the road.

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Zoning Exception for Alcohol Sales at 8602 Bay Meadows Road

Approved.

Zoning Exception Ordinance to allow retail sales and service of all alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in conjunction with a restaurant including outside seating, located within a multi-tenant shopping center zoned CCG-1 at 8602 Bay Meadows Road. Previously approved under exception E2103 for prior tenant. Approved.

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Sign Waiver at 6680 Powers Avenue

Approved.

Sign waiver ordinance seeking to reduce the required setback for an existing sign from 10 feet to zero feet at 6680 Powers Avenue, at the corner of Powers Avenue and Toledo Road, developed with a gas station/convenience store. Sign is approximately 15 feet back from edge of pavement. Approved.

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Sign Waiver at 7575 Melvin Road

Approved.

Sign waiver ordinance seeking to reduce the required setback for a new sign from 10 feet to 6 feet at 7575 Melvin Road, at the corner of Melvin Road and Bricker Road, developed with a gas station and convenience store. Existing sign in place since the 1980s, located 25 feet back from edge of pavement. Approved.

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Sign Waiver at 5406 Temecuata Road

Approved.

Sign waiver ordinance seeking to reduce the required setback for an existing sign from 10 feet to zero feet at 5406 Temecuata Road, at the corner of Temecuata and Katoma Street, developed with a gas station and convenience store. Sign in current location since 1987, refacing only. Approved.

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Rezoning at 2370 Commonwealth Avenue area (2026-0168)

Approved.

Land use amendment / rezoning. Public speaker Sally Barnes raised concerns about an abandoned septic tank (later clarified by applicant Zabarinde as not present); discussed former tire shop use. Councilwoman Clark Murray reopened the hearing to question the applicant. Approved.

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Conventional Rezoning at JEA H2O Water Purification Center

Approved.

Rezoning of 11.88 acres from RR Acre to PBF-1, property owned and operated by JEA, used for essential services (JEA H2O Water Purification Center), located east of Southside Boulevard adjacent to an existing JEA power facility. Approved.

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Administrative deviation bill (2026-0363)

Deferred.

Land use bill regarding administrative deviations / nonconforming lots and structures, sponsored by Councilman Diamond. Diamond deferred it for at least one month for a substitute bill addressing public concerns. Public hearing continued to May 26, 2026. Multiple public speakers opposed, concerned about bypassing the neighborhood bill of rights and public participation.

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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 Boulevard, Jacksonville (JEA)
• CCG-2 → CRO at McDuffie Avenue, Jacksonville (Zabarinde)
• Zoning change at 2370 Commonwealth Avenue area, Jacksonville
• RLD-60 → RLD-50, 1 acre at Almeda Street and 23rd Street West, Almeda Garden subdivision
• PUD → PUD
• Zoning change, a tenth of an acre at Corner of Commonwealth Avenue
• RLD-60 → CR at Northeast corner of McDuff Avenue North
• CCG-2 → CRO at Northeast corner of McDuff Avenue North

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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