The Jacksonville City Council approved the rezoning of approximately 14.38 acres at 7820 and 7960 Arlington Expressway from a mix of Commercial Residential and Office (CRO), Commercial Community/General-2 (CCG-2), and PUD zoning (2020-295-E) to a unified Planned Unit Development (PUD). This rezoning supports the Arlington Expressway PUD, a high-density, mixed-use multifamily redevelopment project proposing up to 775 dwelling units with vertically or horizontally integrated commercial and office space. The site lies in Jacksonville’s Urban Priority Area and includes amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, and dog park. The rezoning unifies two parcels formerly occupied by the FBI into a cohesive development plan and is exempt from the 2024 Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) map update. The PUD reduces setbacks and yard requirements to zero and permits flexible parking, landscaping, and active recreation arrangements across multiple phases. It aligns with Jacksonville's 2045 Comprehensive Plan policies on infill development, smart growth, and housing expansion.
This rezoning catalyzes transformative redevelopment of a major corridor through dense housing and mixed-use activation. It creates 775 new housing units in an underutilized area and reflects Jacksonville’s goals for infill growth, efficient land use, and corridor revitalization.