City Council, January 27, 2026
Approves Large Scale Land Use Amendment - West Side (2025-0859), 18-0
What happened
The Jacksonville City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 focused heavily on JTA Connection Plus transportation service concerns for disabled residents, with numerous speakers opposing proposed fare increases from $6 to $10+ per trip.
- Jurisdiction
- Jacksonville, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 13 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 18-0
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsLarge Scale Land Use
Approved 18-0Free sample: decision 1 of 13
Rezoning at IBP to PUD (2025-0860)
Quasi-judicial item approved for zoning change from IBP to PUD. Council president declared ex parte communication with applicant regarding the need for changing from IBP to PUD.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Jacksonville City Council meeting on January 27, 2026 focused heavily on JTA Connection Plus transportation service concerns for disabled residents, with numerous speakers opposing proposed fare increases from $6 to $10+ per trip.
Key Decisions (13)
Rezoning at IBP to PUD (2025-0860)
Mayport Road Development (2025-0888)
Blinding Boulevard Development (2025-0889)
James Bennett Memorial Resolution (2026-0046)
Economic Development Investment Incentive (2026-0037)
Braddock and Dunn Avenue Transportation Improvements (2025-0871)
Four Seasons Development Funding (2026-0031)
Cedric Burrell Street Naming (2026-0005)
Animal Control Ordinance Amendments (2025-0811)
Large Scale Land Use Amendment - West Side (2025-0859)
Pedestrian Safety Improvements Downtown (2026-0057)
Local Media Recognition Resolution (2026-0056)
Postponement of Bill 2025-0872
Zoning Changes (5)
Development Activity (4)
Four Seasons Hotel Development
Commercial
Wood Treaters Site Redevelopment
Other
West Side Residential Development
Residential
Cortez Road Commercial Development
Commercial
Market Signals (6)
Housing Demand
West Side development continues with 337+ acres approved for residential…
Commercial Demand
Four Seasons hotel development receiving additional $25 million in public…
Infrastructure
Transportation infrastructure improvements approved for Braddock/Dunn Avenue intersection and Pecan…
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