Zoning affects height of structures, population density, lot coverage, impervious surface ratios, yards and open spaces.
Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.223
in effectSec. 656.223. - Zoning affects height of structures, population density, lot coverage, impervious surface ratios, yards and open spaces.
No structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:
(a) To exceed height, bulk or floor area herein provided.
(b) To provide a greater number of dwelling units.
(c) To provide less lot area for each dwelling unit.
(d) To occupy a smaller lot.
(e) To occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or to provide narrower or smaller yards, courts or other open space.
(f) To provide less impervious surface than as designed as required by Section 654.129.
(g) To provide lesser separation between buildings or structures or portions of buildings or structures than herein provided or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of the Zoning Code.
(Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 2019-375-E, § 1)
Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVIILAUS_CH656ZOCO_PT2ZOATDIBO_SPCAPDIRE_S656.223ZOAFHESTPODELOCOIMSURAYAOPSPFetched: 10/27/2026