Planning & Zoning

Current Issues and Projects

Phase I- South Western Gateway commercial corridor

This planning area looks at the commercial corridors and residential areas in the southwest part of town. Staff is working with interested parties in the area to encourage continued redevelopment and reinvestment.

Currently in progress- Identification and Analysis

This task will involve data collection measures including, census research, property histories, baseline property assessment, and interviews with property and business owners along South Marine Boulevard, Richlands Highway and Yopp Road. Updates on the plan’s progress and next steps will be posted in the upcoming months.

Downtown Streetscaping

he City is working on a streetscape project on New Bridge Street . There are 4 concepts (Concept A, Concept B, Concept C, Concept D) including a more landscaping, medians, wider sidewalks, and either angular or parallel parking. The intention is to pick a concept and start implementation in phases block by block to Railroad Street. A proposal will be brought to Council in the new year. If you have comments or opinions feel free to contact the Planning Department.

City Planning

City, or Community Planning involves answering three basic questions in a continuous process.

What kind of City are we now?
What kind of City do we want to be in the future? How do we become that City in the future?

What kind of City Jacksonville is today and will be in the future is determined by goals set forth by the community, elected/appointed officials and City staff. The City of Jacksonville has been established by a study of the existing conditions using the “road map” or plan followed to accomplish goals for the future. Without a plan or road map, the City could not grow in an efficient or effective way.

Long Range Goals

An element of the City’s planning effort is to develop a road map that has broad community support and a clear direction. The plan is presented in several different documents including, the Coastal Area Management Act, the Comprehensive Plan, the Growth Management Element. Each document represents a part of the City of Jacksonville's long range focus, or, the future of the City.