Regulatory Boards and Commissions

Planning Commission

According to the Jacksonville Ordinance Code, the Planning Commission reviews proposed land use changes, text changes to the Comprehensive Plan, requests for exceptions, variances and waivers to the Zoning Code (except those pertaining to properties located within the Downtown Overlay Zone as defined in Section 656.361.2), appeals from written orders granting or denying an administrative deviation, written interpretations of the Zoning Code, final orders of the Cell Tower Review Committee and other matters related to land use and area planning which are referred to the Department or to the Commission pursuant to law, along with other duties.

The Current Planning Division of the Planning and Development Department provides technical assistance to the Planning Commission and the City Council Land Use and Zoning Committee.

Legislative Authority: Chpt 30, Part 2, Ord Code

Total Members: 13

Committee Duties: Mayor makes 13 appointments. Review proposed land changes, text changes to comp plan, requests for exceptions, variances & waivers to the Zoning Code, final orders of Cell Tower Review Committee, appeals from written orders of Building Officials. Review & make recommendations to the Council on proposed changes to the Zoning Code, the Code of Subdivision Regulations & other land development recommendations. Review & make recommendations on plans & programs developed by the Planning Department. Serve as local planning agency per 163.3174 F.S. and prepare the comprehensive plan. Review & assign planning priorities.

Meeting Date: 2 times per month - Thurs after LUZ Committee (Meeting times and locations are subject to change.)

Committee Members:

Name	Category
Adkinson, Marshall	Planning District 06
Blanchard, Daniel E.	Planning District 03
Brown, Ian A.	Planning District 05
Gallup, Randy	School District Representative
Garrison, Joshua A. (Chair)	At-Large 01
Hacker, David (Secretary)	Planning District 02
Moldovan, Alex	Planning District 04
Motes, Dawn D. (Vice Chair)	At-Large 02
Porter, Jason	At-Large 03
Schellhorn, Matthew E.	Military Representative
Vacant	Alternate
Vacant	Planning District 01

Contact Staff:

Name	Position	Phone	Email
Huxford, Folks	Current Planning Chief	(904) 255-7865	FHuxford@coj.net

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COVID-19 PROCEDURES

The City of Jacksonville is complying with CDC guidelines for its public buildings. The Ed Ball Building is operating at limited capacity and social distancing measures will be in place. All seats will be marked to ensure safe spacing between individuals. Overflow seating will be available in other rooms within the building and citizens may be asked to rotate into and out of Training Room to speak at the public meeting. All visitors to the Ed Ball Building are required to wear a mask inside the building; masks will be provided for anyone who does not have a mask, and pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals who are unable to wear a mask, as determined on a case by case basis.

Additionally, upon entry to the Ed Ball Building, all visitors must submit to the following screening procedures:

• answer questions on the Screening Form provided at the screening desk
• have their temperature taken with a contactless infrared thermometer

Planning Commission Meeting Agenda: June 26, 2020 - Special Meeting

Planning Commission Results Agenda: June 26, 2020