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Jacksonville Beach council adopts new land development code after public comment and debate
Summary
After two years of drafting and public workshops, the council adopted a comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 34 (Land Development Code). Council members and residents debated setbacks, digital sign rules and short-term rental impacts before the ordinance passed on second reading.
The Jacksonville Beach City Council voted to adopt a full replacement of Chapter 34 of the city code, a rewrite of the city nd land development code intended to update zoning definitions, setbacks, signage and permit procedures.
Heather Ireland, director of planning and development, and consultants from Kimley-Horn presented the 320-page revised code and described recent edits made since the first reading. Ireland said the rewrite is intended to align the city—ode with the strategic plan and community preferences, and staff said they will return about a year after adoption with…
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