The Jacksonville City Council approved a small-scale land use amendment reclassifying 0.4 acres located at 1665 9th Street West and 1910 Grunthal Street from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The amendment allows for the development of a four-unit quadplex and supports a concurrent rezoning to Residential Medium Density-B (RMD-B). The site lies within the Urban Priority Development Area and is served by JEA water and sewer infrastructure. The project promotes 'Missing Middle Housing,' providing higher residential density in a historically single-family area without disrupting neighborhood character. The amendment is consistent with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, the Urban Core Vision Plan, and several pending policies supporting infill development and housing variety in Jacksonville's urban neighborhoods.
This amendment enables compact, multi-family housing in a high-priority urban infill area, expanding affordable housing opportunities and aligning with Jacksonville’s broader housing and land use goals.