Jacksonville Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Jacksonville held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 28 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 25 approved (100% approval rate), 3 deferred. Activity was up 12% compared to September (607 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

PUD rezoning at 1905 Walnut Street (former Duval laundry)

Approved.

Rezone ~2.31 acres from industrial light to PUD for adaptive reuse of historic Duval laundry into office, retail, restaurants, food hall, event space (500-600 capacity), plus light manufacturing/warehousing in Springfield Historic District. 46 on-site spaces plus 70 via shared parking agreement with ReThreaded. Arias amendment changing amplified sound cutoff from 10 pm to 12 am passed by hand vote (Carrico and chair opposed in remarks); revised Exhibit 3 dated Sept 15 attached by voice vote. Bill as amended approved.

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PUD rezoning for concrete aggregate storage facility off Soutel Drive

Approved.

Rezoning of 16.73 acres from Industrial Light (IL) to PUD for a concrete aggregate storage and distribution facility. The revised written description and site plan (dated September 21) removed the concrete batch plant and bulk flammable storage. The PUD includes landscaping deviations, a parking increase, and a road frontage waiver, with access via a shared easement with the sister company at 5995 Soutel Drive. Kristen Reed and Mark Shelton (Kimley-Horn) represented the applicant. Heavy public opposition came from St. Paul AME Church and residents, citing dust, traffic, and noise. Councilman Gaffney stated he opposed. The bill passed.

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Small-scale land use amendment at Hendricks/Grandy Avenues

Approved.

Change ~0.32 acre from CGC and LDR to RPI at 3747 and 3757 Hendricks Avenue and 3710 Grandy Avenue for planned two-story medical office up to 9,000 sq ft; owner Raj Properties (acquired ~2023). Approved.

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Small-scale land use amendment LDR to MDR at 5529 Floral Bluff Road

Approved.

Change of 0.46 acre from LDR to MDR to allow two duplexes. The Renew Arlington CRA advisory board recommended approval. Jack Morgan spoke for the project. The bill passed.

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Small-scale land use amendment PBF to RPI at 2116 Riverside Avenue

Approved.

Change of 0.95 acre from PBF to RPI on the former St. Vincent's satellite parking lot, now bought by a third-party developer, for residential and office uses. Cindy Trimmer represented the applicant. The bill passed.

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PUD at 4215 Irving Avenue

Approved.

Rezoning of 0.22 acre from CCG-1 to PUD for a residence, an ADU, and low-intensity office/commercial live-work use. The bill passed.

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Rezoning at 11713 Alt Drive

Approved.

Rezone 1.24 acres from RR-Acre to RLD-100A to subdivide into two single-family lots. Approved.

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Rezoning at 9520 Sandler Road

Approved.

Rezone 1.2 acres from RR-Acre to RLD-70 for two single-family lots. Approved.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 28 recorded zoning decisions. See all Jacksonville meetings →

Zoning Changes

• CO → CCG-2 (Ricky Rand)
• IL → PUD, 2.31 acres at 1905 Walnut Street, Springfield (Charles Price)
• RLD-100A, 1.24 acres at 11713 Alt Drive
• CGC/LDR → RPI, 0.32 acres at 3747 and 3757 Hendricks Avenue and 3710 Grandy Avenue (Raj Properties)
• CCG-1/RLD-60 → CO, 0.32 acres at Hendricks Avenue and Grandy Avenue (Raj Properties)
• RLD-70, 1.2 acres at 9520 Sandler Road
• CO → CCG-2, 0.23 acres at 103rd Street (Ricky Rand)
• PUD at North side Jacksonville

Top Keywords This Month

• PUD: 99 instances
• residential: 67 instances
• land use: 52 instances
• zoning: 52 instances
• industrial: 49 instances

What to Watch

• PUD mentions were up 350% from September.
• Residential came up 72% more often than September.
• Land use saw 58% more mentions month-over-month.

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