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Committee requires clearer signage for pet-friendly outdoor dining, approves ordinance changes

Jacksonville City Council — Neighborhoods Committee · January 5, 2026
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Summary

After staff and counsel said Florida statute requires sign content but not size, the committee added language to require legible signage (minimum size discussed) and approved the outdoor-dining pet ordinance as amended (6–0).

The Neighborhoods Committee on Jan. 5 approved amendments to a proposed ordinance that permits dogs in designated outdoor dining areas, adding language to ensure signs notifying patrons are legible and appropriately sized.

Planning Director Helena Perola told the committee that the state statute prescribes what must appear on required signage but does not…

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