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Rules committee advances Northside development review board after months of public backing

3004745 · March 17, 2025
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Summary

After multiple public commenters urged oversight of new development, the Rules Committee approved a Northside Development Review Board ordinance, with a sunset and procedural changes added in committee.

The Rules Committee voted 4‑3 on March 17 to advance an ordinance creating a Northside Development Review Board intended to review rezonings and development proposals in a portion of north Jacksonville.

Dozens of residents and community leaders turned out during public comment to support the proposed board. Elizabeth Filippelli, speaking for Duval Audubon, said the measure would protect trees, birds and neighborhood character…

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