Rezoning of 7599 Southside Boulevard for JEA Utility Use

Original title: ORD-Q Rezoning at 7599 Southside Blvd, btwn Whippoorwill Ln & Validus Dr - (11.88± Acres) - RR-Acre to PBF-1 - JEA (R.E. # 167742-0067) (Appl # Z-6978) (Dist. 11-Arias) (Abney) (LUZ) (PD & PC Apv) 4/14/26 CO Introduced: LUZ 4/21/26 LUZ Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/28/26 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 5/12/26 CO PH Only 5/19/26 LUZ PH Approve 7-0 5/26/26 CO Approve 17-0 LUZ PH: 5/19/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 5/12/26

May 26, 2026

zoning land use public utilities infrastructure

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Finance Connection

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$250across 1 reported contribution

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Candidate	Donor	Amount	Industry	Date
Arias for Council 2022	Calvin Dooley	$250	Retired	Feb 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the legal land-use designation for 11.88 acres of land, enabling JEA to develop or operate public utility facilities on the site.

Who is mentioned in the record

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JEA

JEA is the applicant and will be permitted to use the site for public utility purposes under the new zoning.

District 11 Residents

Residents in the vicinity of 7599 Southside Boulevard will see the land use designation change from residential to public utility.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 26, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council has approved the rezoning of an 11.88-acre property located at 7599 Southside Boulevard from '' (Rural Residential) to '' (Public Buildings and Facilities). This change allows the Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) to utilize the site for utility-related purposes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PBF-1 zoning designation mean?

stands for Public Buildings and Facilities, which is a zoning category intended for public utility infrastructure and government facilities.

Will this change affect my property taxes?

The document does not contain information regarding property tax impacts for surrounding residents.

Why It Matters

This ordinance changes the legal land-use designation for 11.88 acres of land, enabling JEA to develop or operate public utility facilities on the site.

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