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Council adopts small-scale future land use change from open space to low-density residential
Summary
On second reading the council approved Ordinance 2025-8226 to amend the 2050 comprehensive plan future land use map for about 0.91 acres along Ponce de Leon Boulevard from recreation/open space to low-density residential; council discussion centered on potential park impacts and tree replacement requirements.
The Jacksonville Beach City Council held a public hearing Aug. 4 and adopted Ordinance 2025-8226 on second reading to change the 2050 comprehensive plan future land-use designation of approximately 0.91 acres on Ponce de Leon Boulevard (between Second Street South and Ponte Vedra Boulevard) from recreation/open space to low-density residential.
City planning staff and the planning commission reviewed the application for consistency with the city’s 2050 comprehensive plan and Florida law; staff reported no updates at the second reading. The council opened and closed the public hearing with no members of the public speaking on the item.
Council discussion addressed possible implications if the parcel remained recreation/open space and were later developed as a public park, which staff said could increase traffic through the adjacent neighborhood. Director Ireland (city planning staff) explained that the site’s tree inventory had not been surveyed in detail in staff materials, and that tree-replacement requirements would apply if trees were removed—“Our tree requirement for planting is based on the square footage of each lot,” staff said, and any removed trees would need to be replaced according to code.
Council member Wouters recorded a no vote; all other members voted yes and the ordinance passed. The roll call showed yes votes from Council member Horn; Council member Janssen; Council member Sutton; Council member Wagner; Council member Golding; and Mayor Hoffman, with Wouters voting no.
No acquisition by the city, purchase offer, or development plan for the site was before the council; the amendment changes only the future land-use designation. Staff noted compliance with procedural requirements under Florida statutes for legislative comprehensive-plan amendments.
