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Proposed Rezoning for 1265 Kings Road

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 1265 Kings Rd, Btwn Kings Rd & W 3rd St - (0.45± Acres) - CCG-2 to PUD to Permit the Property to Provide Compatible Commercial Development With the Area, as Described in the Community & Veteran Empowerment Center PUD - Jacksonville Urban League Economic & Community Development Foundation, Inc. (R.E. # 053955-0000) (Appl # Z-7009) (Dist. 7-Peluso) (Abney) (LUZ) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 6/16/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer LUZ PH: 8/4/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26

July 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The rezoning would change the legal land-use designation for the property at 1265 Kings Road, enabling the Jacksonville Urban League Economic & Community Development Foundation to proceed with specific commercial development plans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jacksonville Urban League Economic & Community Development Foundation, Inc.

The organization is the applicant seeking a change in land-use designation for their property.

District 7 Residents

Residents in the vicinity of 1265 Kings Road may be affected by the change in permitted commercial land use.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 21, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes rezoning a 0.45-acre property at 1265 Kings Road from a general commercial district () to a Planned Unit Development (). The change is intended to allow for commercial development compatible with the Community & Veteran Empowerment Center project.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes rezoning 0.45 acres of land from CCG-2 (General Commercial) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).
The property is located at 1265 Kings Road, between Kings Road and West 3rd Street.
The rezoning is intended to facilitate the Community & Veteran Empowerment Center project.
The application is filed under number Z-7009.
The property is identified by Real Estate number 053955-0000.
The ordinance was introduced to the City Council on June 9, 2026.
A public hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, before the Land Use & Zoning (LUZ) Committee.
A separate public hearing notice is scheduled for July 28, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PUD?

A Planned Unit Development () is a zoning designation that allows for a custom set of land-use regulations tailored to a specific project, rather than standard zoning district rules.

How can I provide input on this rezoning?

A public hearing is scheduled for August 4, 2026, before the Land Use & Zoning Committee.

Why It Matters

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Legislative Timeline

The ordinance followed a standard committee referral process with multiple readings in June 2026 leading to an August public hearing.

Land Use & Zoning Committee

Connected Entities

location1265 Kings Rd“The specific property address subject to the rezoning application.”Map →

personPeluso“City Council representative for District 7.”Map →

personAbney“Associated with the legislative filing.”Map →

organizationJacksonville Urban League Economic & Community Development Foundation, Inc.“The organization requesting the rezoning for the property.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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