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Rezoning of 14.38 Acres at 7820 & 7960 Arlington Expressway from CRO, CCG-2 & PUD to PUD for 659-Unit Mixed-Use Multifamily Development

  • When: 2025/03/25
  • Address: 7820 & 7960 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32211
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Affordable Housing
  • Size: 14.38 acres

The Jacksonville City Council approved the rezoning of 14.38 acres at 7820 and 7960 Arlington Expressway from CCG-2, CRO, and an earlier PUD to a new PUD to support the Arlington Expressway PUD mixed-use redevelopment project. The project, led by 8000 Realco, LLC and 8000-1, LLC, includes 659 multifamily units and vertically or horizontally integrated commercial and office uses, with a maximum residential density of 775 units. The new zoning allows for increased height, zero setbacks, flexible parking, and a range of residential and commercial uses. The site plan features multiple 6-story residential buildings, a pool, amenity center, dog walk, pickleball courts, and other open space amenities. The PUD supports compact infill development in the Urban Priority Area and is exempt from Coastal High Hazard Area limitations per previous ordinance provisions.

Why it Matters

This rezoning facilitates one of the largest mixed-use residential developments in Arlington, transforming a blighted former federal property into a high-density, amenity-rich community that supports Jacksonville’s goals for smart growth and corridor revitalization.

Source

Applicant - Steve Diebenow, Esq.


Engineering - Baker Design Build


Ownership - 8000 Realco, LLC and 8000-1, LLC


Developer - 8000 Realco, LLC and 8000-1, LLC


City Representative - Steve Diebenow, Esq.


Allowed Uses: Multifamily dwellings with associated amenities; neighborhood retail and professional office uses integrated into the residential development (not exceeding 25% of floor area); housing for the elderly; parks; essential services; churches; community residential homes (up to 6 residents by right, 7–14 by exception); bed and breakfasts; home occupations; day care centers; boarding houses; schools; nursing homes; and residential treatment facilities.

Maximum Building Height: 85 feet

Lot Coverage: No maximum; impervious surface ratio per Section 654.129 of the Zoning Code

Previous Zoning: Commercial Community/General-2 (CCG-2), Commercial Residential and Office (CRO), and Planned Unit Development (2020-295-E)