Ordinance 2025-255-E, introduced by Council Members Pittman and Gaffney Jr., and amended by the Land Use and Zoning Committee, revises Chapter 656 (Zoning Code) of the City of Jacksonville's Ordinance Code, specifically sections 656.313 (Community/General Commercial Category) and 656.805 (Distance Limitations related to Alcoholic Beverages). The amendment modifies permitted uses and permissible uses by exception for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages. Key changes include increasing the minimum distance from an established school or church for off-premises alcoholic beverage consumption from 500 feet to 1,500 feet. Additionally, a new regulation establishes a minimum separation of 3,500 feet between liquor license locations approved for off-premises consumption of all alcoholic beverages, excluding restaurants. The ordinance provides for codification instructions and takes effect upon the Mayor's signature or automatically. The ordinance was approved by the LUZ PH with a 7-0 vote and by CO PH with an 18-0 vote on May 27, 2025.