The Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay area continues to face tremendous growth pressures due to the proximity of the area to downtown Jacksonville, and the beautiful waterfront areas along the St. Johns River. The purpose of the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay is to protect the character, economic vitality, aesthetic appeal and historical integrity of the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay area by providing for supplemental zoning regulations and development standards which have been specifically established to support the Historic Districts of the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay area and their environs.

A majority of area of the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay is located within those areas designated as historic districts governed by Chapter 307, Historic Preservation and Protection. Those areas are unique in nature and will continue to be governed by Chapter 307. All development within those areas of the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay governed by the requirements of Chapter 307, Historic Preservation and Protection, shall also abide by the height limitations established pursuant to Chapter 307.

Additional criteria will be considered by the Planning and Development Department, the Local Planning Agency, and the City Council when evaluating any land use or zoning application within the Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay District.

Riverside/Avondale Zoning Overlay Map (PDF)

Ordinance 2008-192-E

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Historic Preservation Section

For more information please call:

Allison Giordano, City Planner II
Planning and Development Department
128 E. Forsyth St., Suite 700
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Phone: (904) 630-0255
Fax: (904) 630-2912