The City of Jacksonville approved a rezoning application for a 3.3-acre property located at the southwest corner of Townsend Boulevard and Ft. Caroline Road. The site was rezoned from Commercial Office (CO) and Residential Low Density-60 (RLD-60) to Residential Medium Density-A (RMD-A) to allow for the development of 20 townhome units. The rezoning aligns with the Residential-Professional-Institutional (RPI) land use designation in the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, which supports compact medium-density housing near collector roads. While some public concern was raised regarding traffic and wetlands, the Planning Commission and City Council determined the proposal suitable due to its transitional location between single-family neighborhoods and multifamily areas. The rezoning permits the townhomes with internal access from Townsend Boulevard and ensures compliance with local regulations for stormwater, wetlands, and aquifer recharge.
This rezoning supports Jacksonville's goals for increased housing diversity and density near key roadways. It facilitates compact development and offers new homeownership opportunities through townhomes in a growing area.