The Jacksonville City Council approved a large-scale land use amendment for 79.33 acres located west of Cecil Commerce Center Parkway, between Cessna Boulevard and Branan Field Road, reclassifying the site from Rural Residential (RR) to Low Density Residential (LDR). This amendment, submitted by Paul Harden on behalf of multiple private owners, enables suburban-style residential development in Council District 12. The property includes several parcels and was previously undeveloped. The amendment, designated as application L-5996-24A, was reviewed by city staff and state agencies through the Expedited State Review Process. All required hearings were conducted by the Planning Commission, Land Use and Zoning Committee, and City Council, culminating in unanimous approval. The change supports continued westward growth and aligns with Jacksonville's 2045 Comprehensive Plan goals.
This amendment facilitates residential growth in a key expansion area, converting rural land into a suburban neighborhood zone. It supports Jacksonville’s population growth and long-term development strategy by enabling future single-family housing near existing infrastructure.