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Jacksonville Amends Downtown Overlay Zone Design Standards to Streamline Review

  • When: 2025/10/07
  • Address: Citywide, Jacksonville, Florida
  • City: Jacksonville
  • State: FL
  • Category: Zoning Code Modification
  • Subcategory: Process updates
  • Asset Class: Mixed-Use
  • Planning Department: True

This bill amends the 2020 Downtown Development Design Standards for the Downtown Overlay Zone in Jacksonville, Florida. It proposes to streamline the design review process by removing the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Design Review Committee from making final decisions. Instead, the Urban Core Planning Director will assume this responsibility, aiming to make the process more efficient and predictable for developers. The bill also includes updates to administrative processes and definitions within the standards. The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council with a 6-0 vote.

Source

Applicant - The Jacksonville Downtown Investment Authority (DIA)


Lori Boyer

City Representative - Lori Boyer