The Jacksonville City Council approved a small-scale land use amendment for approximately 9.56 acres at 7960 Arlington Expressway, changing its designation from Community/General Commercial (CGC) and Residential-Professional-Institutional (RPI) to High Density Residential (HDR). This change facilitates the expansion of the Arlington Expressway PUD and aligns with a companion rezoning application. The applicant, Steve Diebenow, Esq., filed on behalf of 8000 Realco, LLC. The amendment supports the development of high-density residential uses in a mixed-use format within Council District 1. The site lies between Arlington Road North and Century Street, and the City Council, Planning Commission, and LUZ Committee all recommended approval following public hearings held in March 2025.
The amendment enables increased housing density near a key transportation corridor and supports a broader mixed-use redevelopment vision for Arlington, addressing Jacksonville’s infill housing and smart growth goals.