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Council approves waterfront rezoning despite district opposition

Jacksonville City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

After public testimony and sustained debate, the City Council approved a waterfront rezoning ordinance (2025-0675) by recorded vote, 13-4. Councilmember Gay and others argued the rezoning is incompatible with existing larger lot patterns along the riverfront.

The City Council approved ordinance 2025-0675, a quasi-judicial rezoning affecting a waterfront road, after debate about lot sizes, density and neighborhood compatibility.

Councilmember Gay, who said she had held multiple community meetings, opposed the ordinance and urged the council to require a zoning approach that respects existing larger…

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