Jacksonville zoning is governed by Ordinance Code Chapter 656 and the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Overlay districts and specific area plans regulate Downtown, the Beaches, Southside, and historic neighborhoods through Planned Unit Developments and Special Districts approved by City Council.
Ordinance Code Chapter 656 establishes zoning districts, conditional uses, and special procedures, while the 2030 Comprehensive Plan sets the future land-use map. Jacksonville uses Planned Unit Developments (PUD) under Sec. 656.341 instead of typical specific-plan tools. Notable area plans include the Downtown Master Plan administered by the Downtown Investment Authority, the Northwest Jacksonville Vision Plan, the East Side Community Vision Plan, and the Riverside Avondale Overlay (Sec. 656.399). The Planning Commission and Land Use and Zoning Committee review rezonings; major changes need City Council approval. Comp Plan amendments occur twice yearly through ordinance and require Department of Economic Opportunity review under FL Sec. 163.3184.
Operating a use not permitted in the zoning district triggers cease-and-desist orders and Class B fines under Ord. Code 320 starting at $250 per day. Construction without PUD or rezoning approval brings stop-work orders, demolition demands, and code-enforcement liens.
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