The Jacksonville City Council approved a rezoning of a 0.25-acre parcel at 1043 Walnut Street, located between 1st Street East and Phelps Street, from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Residential Medium Density-C (RMD-C). The previous PUD allowed for a mixed-use building that was ultimately demolished, and the current rezoning brings the parcel in line with surrounding residential zoning. The applicant, Desiree Ownby, submitted the request on behalf of 1043 Walnut, LLC, to support future infill residential development. The parcel is located in the Springfield neighborhood, a historically residential district subject to design review. The rezoning was found to be consistent with the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and furthers infill development goals in Jacksonville’s urban core.
This rezoning supports residential redevelopment of a vacant lot in a historic neighborhood, aligning land use with surrounding properties and advancing goals for urban infill and housing growth.