Regulatory Boards and Commissions
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: 9
Committee Duties: Mayor makes 12 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 |
| Garrison, Charles |
At-Large |
| Meeks, Jack |
Planning District 01 |
| Marar, Ali |
Planning District 02 |
| McGowan, Michael (Chair) |
Planning District 03 |
| Harden, Julius E. |
Planning District 04 |
| Meskel, Tina (Vice Chair) |
Planning District 05 |
| Carter, Lamonte W. |
Planning District 06 |
| Fu, Amy |
At-Large |
| Holder, Mone' (Secretary) |
At-Large |
| Diettrich, Lara |
Alternate |
| King, Lisa |
Alternate |
| Padgett, Nicole |
Alternate |
| Gallup, W. Randall |
School Districts Representative |
| McManus, Mark |
Military Representative |
Contact Staff:
| Name |
Position |
Phone |
Email |
| Erin Abney |
Chief of Current Planning |
(904) 255-7817 |
EAbney@coj.net |
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Notice of Public Meeting(s)
NOTICE hereby given that on January 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM the Planning Commission of the City of Jacksonville will hold a public meeting in the Edward Ball Building, 214 North Hogan Street, 1st Floor Hearing Room #1002, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
Michael McGowan, Chairman
Jacksonville Planning Commission
City of Jacksonville
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ADA and TDD ASSISTANCE: Pursuant to the American with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1-2 business days’ notification to process; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please contact Disabled Services Division at: V- 904-255-5466, TTY-904-255-5476, or email your request to KaraT@coj.net.Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Staff Reports:
12-05-24 Meeting Agenda
12-05-24 PC Book Link / Staff Reports (access to this link will expire on 12/11/24)
Planning Commission Results Agenda:
PC Results Agenda 12-05-24
PC Meeting Agenda 11-21-24
PC Results Agenda 11-07-24
*All documents (Final Orders, Staff Reports, Meeting Transcripts and previous Results Agendas) are available pursuant to a public records request. Go to our Public Records Request Center to view available records, answers to frequently asked questions or to submit a public records request online.
Planning Commission Meetings Online (when available)
The Land Use and Zoning Application Portal allows online submittal of Land Use and Zoning Applications, related planner administration, case tracking and case documentation.
View the Land Use & Zoning Application Portal to search Zoning, Land Use, and Archived PUD applications
For more information, please contact:
Patricia Sales, Planning Commission Support Specialist
Planning and Development Department
Current Planning Division
214 North Hogan Street, Suite 300
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 255-7829
Fax: (904) 255-7884
Email: psales@coj.net