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
Vacant	Planning District 05
Day, Nate	Alternate
Gallup, Randy	School District Representative
Garrison, Joshua A. (Vice Chair)	At-Large 01
Hacker, David	Planning District 02
Moldovan, Alex	Planning District 04
Motes, Dawn D. (Secretary)	At-Large 02
Padgett, Nicole (Chair)	At-Large 03
Schellhorn, Matthew E.	Military Representative
Ward, David W.	Planning District 01

Contact Staff:

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

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